Property Manager

Woking, Surrey
Stirling Ellis

Overview

Highly successful company seek to recruit an experienced and motivated Property Manager to join their friendly, close knit team. This is a varied and challenging role that has arisen due to internal promotion. Based in conveniently situated offices in central Woking.

About the Property Manager position

Reporting to the Operations Director The Property Manager will be responsible for a portfolio of over 200 residential properties and will manage a small team within property administration. Key duties include:

• Oversee all residential property operations ensuring all properties meet the required standard and ensuring all repairs and maintenance is carried out in the most cost effective way.
• Manage the property management budget and reporting on issues/variances
• Responsible for utility contract renewals
• Ensuring all properties have valid Gas Certificates and managing Service contracts
• Source and obtain quotes from contractors for property maintenance & refurbishments
• Scheduling and managing projects
• Develop good working relationships with tenants and ensure that any queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Process and approve for payment all relevant property related invoices.
• Effective management of any vacant properties to ensure maximum occupancy.
• Manage and agree rent increases on existing contracts.
• Implementing planned preventative maintenance procedures across all properties and undertaking ROI analysis for larger renovation projects.
• Analyse residential expenditure and look for cost saving opportunities.
• Attending monthly management meetings to discuss all property related matters
• Undertake full ownership of insurance claims and property insurance renewal quotes.
• Maintain all relevant property documentation and contractor records using the in house Property Management system

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 2 years Property Management experience – Ideally gained within the residential sector either within an estate agent or property company
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relations at at all levels.
• Experience working with a Property Management system
• A very organised and methodical approach with the ability to prioritise your own workload.
• The ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
• A team player with a positive and flexible approach.

What is on offer?

• Convenient location
• On-site Parking
• Flexible/hybrid working
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension