Property Manager jobs in London

James Andrew Residential was formed 13 years ago as we recognized that there was a gap in the market for a bespoke and personalised management service. Having started the company with 300 units under management, the business has steadily grown and we currently manage over 8000 units. James Andrew Residential offer a service that recognizes that no two buildings and no two clients are the same and tailor our management style to meet our clients’ individual requirements. Current clients include Central London property developers, resident owned management companies, house builders, landlord’s investment companies and domestic and international private landlords.

We require an experienced Senior Property Manager to join our team.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the preparation of management tenders and proposals for new clients.
• Assisting with the mobilisation of new properties under management to include the preparation of budgets, tendering of contracts, recruitment of staff and client liaison.
• Undertaking regular site inspections to ensure all properties are in good order
• Management/supervision of on-site staff
• Negotiating competitive service contracts and supervision of contractors
• Producing Service Charge Budgets for client approval
• Liaising with JAR’s accounts team to ensure that year end accounts, budgets, relevant covering letters and demands are issued in a timely manner
• Issuing and collection of Service Charges and Ground Rent.Monitor arrears and manage and action appropriate collection/pursuit methods
• Organising day-to-day maintenance and managing contractors
• Liaising with residents concerning management issues
• Assisting with the project management of major internal and external work
• Compliance with Section 20 legislation
• Handling pre-contract enquiries from solicitors to include Licences to Sublet and for Alterations
• Attendance at client meetings to include meetings with Residents’ Associations, AGM’s and Board Meetings usually to be held out of office hours, preparing agendas and the taking of minutes where required
• Overseeing insurance claims and associated works to include liaising with Loss Adjusters
• Ensuring that fees for works excluded from a management contract are raised promptly and correctly

Hours

9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, although you may also be required to work extra hours and attend client meetings in the evenings.

Skills Required:

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in residential property management

• Experience dealing with a mixed portfolio preferable
• Experience in preparing presentations for new business
• TPI qualification essential
• Experience managing at least 3 properties with Service Charge budgets in excess of £500,000 per annum
• Experience dealing with mobilisation and set-up of new build developments preferable
• Experience dealing with both RTM companies and freeholder clients
• Experience of Section 20 legislation and procedures and overseeing major works
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills including proficiency in using Word and Excel
• Must be well organised and able to work well under pressure in handling a high volume of telephone and email correspondence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London WC1B 3HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an TPI qualification?

Experience:

• Property management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JARSPM042023