Property Manager

Plymouth, Devon
Residential Management Group Ltd

Job Title: Property Manager

Contract: Full time & Permanent

Location: Plymouth / Agile

£competitive package including £4,320 car allowance, mileage + excellent benefits!

Residential Management Group is a market leading Managing Agent with superb systems, robust processes, and specialist back-office support departments, so when you join us as a Property Manager, you’re equipped with the best support to deliver a property management service that is second to none.

At RMG we manage small and large blocks and estates for RMC (Resident Management Companies), L&T (Landlord & Tenant) and Developers. You’ll be working alongside a great team of property management professionals, led by a highly experienced senior management team.

This is a great career opportunity to join a large, national managing agent with organic portfolio growth, whether you’re a Block Property Manager or an Assistant Property Manager with experience in block/estate management looking to further develop in your career.

What will you be doing?

An Agile Property Manager role, you’ll be conveniently located with good access to the M5, to conduct site visits, AGM’s and manage your developments (blocks and estates) in Devon and Cornwall. You’ll attend regional team working days at our Birmingham office no more than every two to three months and have on-line weekly team catch ups.

The portfolio is a mix of block and estates and has sites with phased handover and a flagship scheme! This portfolio of approximately 20 schemes has been very well managed by one of our longstanding and highly experienced property managers who will be taking responsibility for a new portfolio within RMG, so you will also benefit from a good handover!

• Carry out services required in accordance with the lease.
• Monitor the services in line with the service level agreement with contractors and the terms of the lease.
• Construct the appropriate budget and monitor the collection of service charges to fund necessary works, liaising with our specialist departments as required.
• Manage and carry out the meetings with the RMC Directors, Residents association, developers etc. in line with the service level agreement and statutory requirements.
• Be aware of the Compliance, Health & Safety and M & E requirements of Residential Management and that your sites are fully compliant.
• Maintain key relationships both internally and externally.
• Ensure full documented audit trail for site visits; meetings (formal and informal) are completed.
• Ensure maintenance is identified and carried out as promptly as possible to cut down risk of further damage.
• Ensure all consultation procedures are followed.
• Review lease requirements for major works.
• Ensure section 20 notices are served and a major works programme is in place.

What are we looking for?

• Block/Estate Property Management experience as a Property Manager or an Assistant Property Manager
• IRPM qualification preferred, or ready to study
• The ability to understand leases, service charge budgeting and associated legislation
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confident and customer centric mindset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• A full UK driving licence and car

What do we offer?

You’ll not only be joining a market leader where you’ll benefit from working alongside the best in the industry, you’ll also receive a superb package of company benefits.

• Car allowance of £4320 per annum, plus mileage
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and enjoy your Birthday off, on us!
• Ability to accrue 2 additional days holiday (subject to criteria)
• Life Assurance – 4 x basic salary
• Generous pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6%
• Company performance related bonus
• Free Healthcare Cashback Plan (re-claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges – and more – all to a generous fixed amount, plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services
• Access to a whole host of discounts on gyms, retail, groceries, leisure, electronics and so much more!
• Employee Referral scheme with rewards up to £1,000 per referral
• Free and confidential access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly employee wellbeing initiatives
• Corporate Social Responsibility events throughout the year
• Two paid volunteer days per year
• Agile working
• Company Equipment to support your remote working – mobile phone, laptop etc
• We really like to support our employees to develop in their career, so we provide Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications such as IRPM, AAT, CIMA, ACCA and give up to 5 study days. We’ll also pay your annual professional subscriptions.
• Exclusive access to MSc. Property Management & Investment – De Montfort University, should you wish to continue your professional education further.
• And more

With ongoing business growth, we have a variety of career opportunities so if this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, please visit RMG Careers on our website or get in touch to discuss other opportunities.