Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Property Manager for our client a local government organisation in Cheshire.
The successful candidate will manage the commercial estate ensuring rent and service charges are collected on time, properties are kept in repair and ensure tenants are complying with their lease terms.
This role is a 3 month initial contract with the possibility to extend. Hybrid working style but regular attendance at the office and on site will required as needed. Driving licence essential.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
*Service charge management – particularly around the preparation and maintenance of apportionment schedules and accuracy checks.
*Ensure rent collection is in line with KPIs and hold regular debt meetings.
*Review and manage tenant applications and prepare ODNs within the required timescales and instructing solicitors, as necessary.
*Be responsible for and manage a portfolio of land and property holdings and implement general tenant management functions including lettings; assignments; sub-lettings; changes of use; alteration of property; schedules of condition / dilapidations; surrenders; monitoring and reporting of property defects.
*Responsible for provision of accurate insurance data to the Insurance team.
*Responsible for EPC data management and strategy across the estate.
*Monitor and mentor the work of more junior grade Estates Surveyors and Estates Assistant staff as appropriate.
*Review and challenge asset performance and contribute to the identification of opportunities to improve asset performance, including planned maintenance and investment requirements, and undertake property option appraisals to inform timely and effective decision making.
*Responsible for ensuring that all insurance premiums are recharged to tenants.
*issue instructions to Legal, Finance, and Income services (and others, e.g. consultants) in regard to agreed transactions and debt recovery.
*Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and as may from time to time be requested by senior managers.
Personal Requirements:
*Degree and a Member of the RICS is essential.
*Good level of experience in Property Management is essential.
*Working successfully with internal and external stakeholders in developing and delivery of services.
*Evidence of successfully delivering complex projects.
*Demonstrate experience at managing complex property estates and portfolios ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Rent collections, service charge management.
*Knowledge of Service Charges, Rent collection procedures, Assignments, repairs notices, Property Law, RICS Guidance.
*Up to date knowledge of RICS guidance, CIPFA Guidance, legislation, best practice, national and local standards, techniques and technical procedures in relation to the work area of the unit.
Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday
Pay: £45.00 per hr
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.