Job Summary
Macdonald & Company are delighted to be instructed by a Property Consultancy on the appointment of a Residentially focused Property/Senior Property Manager. The role will focus on the delivery of day-to-day management services such as service charge, energy monitoring and rent collection. You will be part of a successful team and you will assist in bringing opportunities that will help to add value to an asset or portfolio, collaborating with their asset managers to create bespoke strategies for investors and landlords. You will need a minimum of 2 years in residential property management and a full UK driving licence and vehicle to carry out property inspections across London and the South East.Key responsibilities include:
- Manage a large portfolio of properties
- Carry out property inspections and complete reports
- Carry out check-ins and check-outs
- Prepare properties before new tenants move in, by organising cleaning, repairs, etc.
- Prepare inventories
- Organise safety inspections and keep records of up-to-date gas, electricity, and EPC certificate
- Deal with HMO compliance
- Deal with the day-to-day maintenance issues
- Liaise with contractors to organise refurbishments and property repairs
- Deal promptly with all communications from landlord, tenants, and contractors
- Organise necessary tenancy related paperwork
- Experience managing staff
- Management of budgets and overall expenditure for developments, producing forecasts and reports
- Always looking for opportunities to drive the performance of your portfolio
- Oversee major works and carry out the Section 20 consultation process
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and relevant leasehold legislation, researching where required and providing advice consistently, demonstrating a working knowledge of relevant Landlord and Tenant Act, RICS and ARMA guidelines
- Conduct site inspections, ensuring Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and have a basic working knowledge of building maintenance systems
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise
- IT skills
- Excellent customer service
- Good time management and be able to work under pressure
- Knowledge of general property maintenance issues
- Well-presented and articulate
- 2-year minimum experience in property letting and management
- Good knowledge of Tenant Act and latest regulations
- Be able to work without supervision
- A full UK Driving licence and vehicle is essential as you will be required to visit properties when needed to carry out property inspections, check-ins, or check-outs
To learn more about this exciting role, please get in touch with Calum Moylan on 0207 318 5880 or cmoylan@macdonaldandcompany.com
