Senior Property Manager - East Essex

Round Pegs Property Recruitment LTD; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Phone and laptop provided

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)

Job summary

Round Pegs Property Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Property Manager for our East Essex area. The role requires managing a portfolio of residential properties, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Based in Essex with 1–2 days per week from the Chelmsford office, you will liaise with landlords and tenants, support the lettings team, and drive efficient property operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organisation, excellent communication, and a good grasp of

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property management, ideally lettings.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Good understanding of residential lettings legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and own car.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, professional, and well-presented.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties, including a large corporate portfolio, acting as the main point of contact for landlords and tenants.
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure maintenance issues are identified, reported, and resolved promptly.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and contractor visits, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
• Handle rent reviews, check-ins, check-outs, and deposit returns.
• Ensure all properties comply with current legislation, including safety certificates and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to tenant enquiries and resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and property management systems.
• Liaise with landlords regarding property performance, maintenance needs, and tenancy updates.
• Support the lettings team with, viewings, tenant referencing and move-in preparation, marketing updates, and property readiness.
• Manage rent arrears processes, including communication with tenants and landlords.
• Prepare reports, inspection notes, and updates for internal teams and clients.
• Assist with property refurbishments, quotes, and project coordination where required.
• Complete the tenant reference, prepare AST, prepare and send all compliance papers prior to move in and follow the steps to comply with the Renters Rights Act.

Skills

Property management experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Property Manager - East Essex

Our Client are seeking an organised, proactive, and customer?focused Residential Property Manager to join our successful estate agency team based inEssex andable to work 1-2 days a week from Chelmsford office.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to:

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties, including a large corporate portfolio, acting as the main point of contact for landlords and tenants
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure maintenance issues are identified, reported, and resolved promptly
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and contractor visits, ensuring work is completed to a high standard
• Handle rent reviews, check?ins, check?outs, and deposit returns
• Ensure all properties comply with current legislation, including safety certificates and regulatory requirements
• Respond to tenant enquiries and resolve issues efficiently and professionally
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and property management systems
• Liaise with landlords regarding property performance, maintenance needs, and tenancy updates
• Support the lettings team with, viewings, tenant referencing and move?in preparation, marketing updates, and property readiness
• Manage rent arrears processes, including communication with tenants and landlords
• Prepare reports, inspection notes, and updates for internal teams and clients
• Assist with property refurbishments, quotes, and project coordination where required
• Complete the tenant reference, prepare AST, prepare and send all compliance papers prior to move in and follow the steps to comply with the Renters Rights Act.

The Successful Applicant will need to possess the following skills:

• Previous experience in property management, ideally lettings
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Good understanding of residential lettings legislation
• Full UK driving licence and own car
• Proactive and solution?focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, professional, and well?presented

What's in it for you?

• EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) Be part of an employee owned company after 12 months of service and have a say in the future of the company. Benefit from tax free bonuses subject to the performance of the company.
• Parking available.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Phone and laptop provided

The hours will be:

Monday to Thursdays 9am to 6pm (1 hour lunch)Fridays 8am to 5pm (one Saturday a month 9am to 1pm)

Salary range will be:

between £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on exp