Property Manager

Thompson and Terry; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson & Terry Recruitment, in partnership with a well-established Oxfordshire property business, seeks a proactive Property Manager for a mixed commercial and residential portfolio. You will oversee contracted maintenance, attend client meetings, and coordinate with surveyors and contractors to resolve complex issues.

The role includes project managing major works, preparing budgets and reports, and ensuring Health & Safety compliance, with site inspections and scopes of work for repairs.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication with owners and leaseholders.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work with contractors and surveyors to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day upkeep of a mixed portfolio (commercial and residential).
• Oversee contracted maintenance and coordinate with surveyors and contractors.
• Attend client meetings and prepare reports and budgets.
• Project manage major works and ensure Health & Safety compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and define scopes of work for repairs.
• Build strong working relationships and manage a high workload.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving license (UK)

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are working with an innovative and highly successful Oxfordshire-based independent property business who are seeking an organised and communicative Property Manager to join a specialist team within their North Oxford office.

In this role, you will work closely with estate owners and leaseholders to manage the day‑to‑day upkeep of a varied portfolio of commercial and residential properties.

This is not an estate agency position; instead, the Property Manager will take responsibility for overseeing contracted maintenance, attending client meetings, liaising regularly with surveyors and contractors to resolve complex issues, project managing major works, preparing budgets, producing reports, and ensuring ongoing compliance with legal obligations, alongside various additional duties.

In addition to the core responsibilities, the successful candidate will also conduct site inspections, agree scopes of work for straightforward repair jobs, and take ownership of ensuring Health & Safety regulations are being implemented and followed.

While this is a varied and engaging role with a clear career path, the nature of property management means the successful candidate must be confident, resilient, and capable of handling complex challenges, while also building strong and positive working relationships.

The ideal Property Manager will be forward‑thinking, highly organised, and able to deliver work to a consistently high standard within a collaborative team. This role would particularly suit someone who is professional yet entrepreneurial, adaptable to change, and motivated by the opportunity to work within an energetic and fast‑paced environment.

The Company

Our client are a well‑known independent property business with modern offices across Oxfordshire, who have an excellent reputation for offering a truly world‑class service which is evidenced by numerous awards.

Their staff enjoy a strong benefits pack, access to market‑leading training and the successful candidate will be supported with a genuine and proven career path via training and ongoing support.

We have worked with this client since our doors opened almost 10 years ago, with all our early hires having progressed to senior leadership positions and remaining with the company. We truly believe this is a property business like no other in terms of giving the platform to express almost entrepreneurial flair.

• A genuine desire to constantly learn and to build a long‑term career within Block/Property Management
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills, with the confidence to professionally manage difficult conversations
• A real problem solver with the ability to work effectively alongside a team
• Able to take initiative and effectively prioritise a high workload whilst maintaining an exceptional standard of work
• As this role will involve arranging and attending regular property visits, you must hold a Full UK driving license