Senior Property Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is helping an established managing agent in Central London recruit a Senior Block Manager to oversee a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings. You will lead on property management, client liaison and critical building safety initiatives, ensuring strong relationships with residents and contractors.

The role calls for broad experience in block and leasehold management, a solid grasp of building safety, and a track record of managing service-charge budgets and major works.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of residential block and leasehold property management.
• Experience managing high-rise residential buildings.
• Knowledge of building safety requirements affecting high-rise blocks.
• Experience managing service-charge budgets and major works.
• Knowledge of Section 20 consultation processes.
• Understanding Health & Safety, compliance and contractor management.
• Ability to manage demanding client and resident relationships professionally.
• Relevant property management qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a portfolio of high-rise residential blocks.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, leaseholders and residents.
• Overseeing service-charge budgets, expenditure and year-end processes.
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance alongside major works programmes.
• Working with internal and external specialists on building safety and compliance requirements.
• Managing contractors, consultants and other professional advisers.
• Overseeing Section 20 consultation processes and major works.
• Attending client, resident, AGM and other property meetings as required.
• Monitoring Health & Safety requirements and ensuring appropriate actions are progressed.
• Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders regarding works, compliance and the ongoing management of each building.

Skills

Block management

Leasehold knowledge

High-rise experience

Building safety

Service-charge budgets

Section 20

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Client relationships

Education

Property management qualifications

Job description

Cobalt is recruiting a Senior Block Manager on behalf of an established managing agent in Central London.

This opportunity will take responsibility for a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings, with a particular focus on complex property management, building safety and client relationships.

The organisation

Our client is an established managing agent with a significant presence in the London residential market. They are looking for an experienced property professional who is comfortable taking ownership of high-rise buildings and working closely with clients, residents and specialist contractors.

The role and responsibilities

As Senior Block Manager, you will take responsibility for the effective management of a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of a portfolio of high-rise residential blocks.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, leaseholders and residents.
• Overseeing service-charge budgets, expenditure and year-end processes.
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance alongside major works programmes.
• Working with internal and external specialists on building safety and compliance requirements.
• Managing contractors, consultants and other professional advisers.
• Overseeing Section 20 consultation processes and major works.
• Attending client, resident, AGM and other property meetings as required.
• Monitoring Health & Safety requirements and ensuring appropriate actions are progressed.
• Maintaining clear communication with stakeholders regarding works, compliance and the ongoing management of each building.

The skills and requirements

The successful Senior Block Manager will need:

• Strong working knowledge of residential block and leasehold property management.
• Experience managing high-rise residential buildings.
• Working knowledge of current building safety requirements affecting high-rise residential buildings.
• Experience managing service-charge budgets and major works.
• Working knowledge of Section 20 consultation processes.
• An understanding of Health & Safety, compliance and contractor management.
• The ability to manage demanding client and resident relationships professionally.
• Relevant property management qualifications would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity for a Senior Block Manager looking to specialize further within the high-rise residential sector while managing a Central London portfolio and earning a salary of up to £70,000.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.