-
Location:
Manchester, England
-
Sector:
-
Job type:
-
Salary:
£18000.00 - £22000.00 per annum
-
Job ref:
JN -032020-70195_1597838565
-
Published:
19 August 2020
-
Expiry date:
18 October 2020
-
Start date:
ASAP
Assistant Block Property Manager
Based Manchester
Salary: £18,000 to £22,000
Hours: 08:30am-5:00pm
My client is proud to work across residential developments for some of the most impressive apartments in Manchester. Due to continued growth, this company is now seeking a new Assistant Property Manager for its city centre-based office. Candidates must come from a leasehold background - unfortunately a lettings background cannot be considered.
The successful candidate will work with a small, hardworking but sociable team to deliver an exceptional service to residents.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Property Managers in delivering an excellent property management service in accordance with the management contract, the block lease and RICS codes of practice
Assist in controlling and managing site budgets by reviewing and reporting actual expenditure against agreed block budgets
Understand and be able to interrogate and become an expert in using our Property Management IT system -Qube
Carry out regular block inspections - identifying building defects, highlighting maintenance requirements and health and safety concerns - reporting these to the Property Manager and using Qube to record the results
Liaise with the internal maintenance division to schedule repairs and maintenance
Assist with the procurement of external contractors, preparing specifications, obtaining tenders
Monitor service contracts
Deal with pre-contract enquiries from solicitors
Attend resident's meetings with Property Manager's and take and produce minutes
Liaise directly with Leaseholders and residents regarding day-to-day management issues and how a high regard for customer service in dealing promptly with enquiries
Have regard for safe working whilst maintaining the highest level of personal safety and of those around
Requirements
High levels of organisation and the ability to manage a large workload
Experience of the Block Property Management industry
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
IRPM foundation a distinct advantage
Professionalism, reliability and a can do attitude
This is a renowned business and an opportunity to develop a career within the block management industry under real specialists. Benefits include 25 days' holiday, social events and dress down Fridays.