Job Description
Dove & Hawk are working with a reputable private property company with an extensive portfolio of both commercial and residential properties. They are looking to hire a Senior Commercial Property Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of multi-occupied properties, including office buildings in Central London and the West End, high street retail spaces, industrial sites, and mixed-use properties. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management, and financial skills in delivering high-quality facilities management services.
Duties/Functions of the role:
* Lead by example in the delivery of facilities management services across various property types, ensuring the efficient operation of buildings in Central London, the West End, and nationwide locations.
* Supervise on-site staff and manage the procurement of service contractors for maintenance and contractual duties across the managed properties.
* Prepare and manage service charge budgets, working closely with the service charge accounts team to ensure accuracy and alignment.
* Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and annual maintenance expenditure, ensuring budgets are adhered to and expenditures are controlled.
* Liaise with the accounts team regarding funding availability and manage expenditure on a monthly basis to ensure financial oversight and accountability.
* Streamline contractor invoices to ensure timely processing and compliance with contractual agreements.
* Approve all invoices within the specified authority limits and ensure they are aligned with agreed budgets and service contracts.
* Act as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing all issues related to the landlords common areas.
* Interpret lease clauses, liabilities, and obligations to ensure compliance and effective management of property-related matters.
* Manage the setup of new management instructions for multi-occupied service charge properties, including apportioning service charge liabilities and reviewing and setting service charge budgets.
* Possess a solid understanding of property management accounts functions, including credit control, handling tenant service charge queries, and managing general enquiries.
* Ensure the implementation and ongoing compliance with all necessary Health and Safety procedures across the managed properties, safeguarding both tenants and staff.
Requirements of the role:
* At least 5+ years prior experience working in a Commercial Property Management role.
* IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification would be helpful but is not essential.
* Excellent people/communication skills.
* Strong understanding of leases and interpreting maintenance & repair responsibilities.
* Good IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Horizon Property Management software or equivalent).
Salary Budgets:£60-70,000 Basic Salary DOE plus Bonus
Benefits: Bonus, Private Healthcare Insurance, 6% employer pension contribution, DIS, Life Assurance, regular company social events and half days.
Required working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
If you are looking for your next role within Commercial Property Management and want to join a business that has a high staff retention rate due to the culture they have cultivated; apply today or contact Matthew Squirrell at Dove & Hawk, remembering to quote vacancy reference number: 10964.
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