Property Manager

Job Title: Property Manager Location: South Kensington, London Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 An exciting opportunity to work for a well-established and highly reputable company in South Kensington has arisen for an ambitious and experienced Property Manager within the real estate industry. As The property Manager you will assist the Commercial Portfolio Asset Manager in the running and management of a significant section of our clients properties. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and profitability of each property while providing excellent service to both property owners and tenants. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders whilst protecting and improving the long-term value and reputation of the Estate. Key Duties Work closely with the financial and property teams to ensure the Estate is continually maintained to a high standard, meeting health and safety compliance and managing identified risks Act as the primary point of contact for tenants, addressing their inquiries, concerns, and maintenance requirements. Build, manage and enhance strong working relations with all customers, engaging with occupiers, colleagues and service providers. Actively visit and regularly inspect properties. Manage welcome process for new tenants Check lease information to ensure data accuracy and occupational compliance; support finance and credit control teams with rent, insurance, and service charge recoveries. Assist in the production, issue and administration of the service charge budgets in accordance with RICS guidelines and Code of Practice; active monitoring of all expenditure against all cost codes with the finance team throughout the year to annual reconciliation and the issue of year-end report. Assist with recovery of any recharges and service charge arrears. Manage agents and contractors, acting as the point of contact with tenants as required, arranging access, and ensuring all have correct certifications required for them to access any part of the Estate as required. Create POs, authorise and code supplier invoices. Ensure all projects are communicated to relevant commercial and residential occupiers in line with the company guidelines and RICS Code of Practice. Act as liaison between agents and local stakeholders to ensure alignment on streetscape design, projects, and funding, including frontage strategy, external furniture and planters, and other public realm considerations. Knowledge & Experience Essential At least two years' PM experience in a commercial or mixed-use property environment, leading complex, multi-faceted properties RICS qualified Desirable Experience using Yardi (property database) Knowledge of traditional and listed buildings and heritage sites Outline & Benefits Package Reporting to: Commercial Portfolio Asset Manager Contract type: Permanent Contract hours: Full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm Probationary period: Three months Holiday per annum: 33 days including bank holidays Benefits include: Private Healthcare including Vitality benefits and discounts Life Assurance - four times salary Enhanced company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Interest free travel loan and cycles schemes - tax savings to rent or buy Paid study leave Maternity and Paternity package above statutory requirements Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Monthly company lunch and quarterly company socials Active days - paid time off for volunteering and fundraising activities Birthday gifts and long service awards every five years. Early finish before bank holiday weekends and reduced Christmas hours