Property Manager – Cheshire

Job Summary

1. Portfolio Management:
   
   • Oversee the mixed-use portfolio, ensuring all properties are maintained in line with management contracts and service charge budgets.
   • Conduct regular inspections and audits, initiating remedial actions as needed to maintain the portfolio's external and internal fabric.
2. Facilities Management & Compliance:
   
   • Manage all FM and Health & Safety (H&S) matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
   • Instruct, review, and manage compliance tasks including EPCs, Fire/Water Risk Assessments, asbestos surveys, fixed wiring, and PAT testing.
   • Coordinate fire evacuations in collaboration with estate personnel.
3. Maintenance & Contractor Management:
   
   • Ensure the effective maintenance of M&E systems, plant, and machinery across the portfolio.
   • Oversee and manage service contracts, aiming to secure the best prices while maintaining high standards.
   • Regularly review contractor work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and required standards.
   • Manage and coordinate on-site work programs, acting as the main liaison between all parties involved.
4. Team Management:
   
   • Lead and manage a small team of estate personnel, providing necessary training and support to ensure smooth operations.
   • Ensure the planned maintenance program is executed effectively by site-based staff.
5. Budget Management:
   
   • Assist in drafting, monitoring, and reporting on the service charge budget and expenditure.
   • Manage the annual service charge budget expenditure, with the ability to set and control budgets effectively.
6. Health & Safety:
   
   • Maintain a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and ensure all practices and procedures align with current requirements.
   • Address any H&S issues promptly and implement improvements as necessary.
7. Tenant Relations:
   
   • Develop and maintain strong tenant relationships, addressing concerns and attending tenant meetings as needed.
8. Utilities Management:
   
   • Oversee and manage all utility services, including change of tenancy (CoT) procedures and liaising with providers when necessary.
9. Project Management:
   
   • Coordinate and manage ad-hoc projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard.

• Strong understanding of both hard and soft facilities management services.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Proven experience in managing mixed-use property portfolios.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain tenant relationships.