Property Manager

Pear Recruitment: Property Manager Location: Lee Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (Depending on experience) Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Property Manager to join their growing Property Management team. You’ll be joining a team of four Property Managers collectively responsible for approximately 750 fully managed properties, with a defined role and dedicated support from our pre-tenancy and credit control teams. This is an opportunity to take ownership of your portfolio, build strong relationships with landlords and tenants, solve problems and deliver an exceptional Property Management service. Our client believes Property Managers should be able to focus on what they do best — managing properties, solving problems and delivering great customer service. If you’re organised, proactive, commercially aware and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities Maintenance Management Handling maintenance enquiries from tenants and landlords Diagnosing and prioritising maintenance issues Liaising with contractors and arranging works Obtaining quotes and securing appropriate approvals Monitoring works through to completion Keeping landlords and tenants updated Reviewing invoices and ensuring works are appropriately closed down Managing urgent and emergency maintenance situations Property Visits & Inspections Reviewing Property Visit reports Identifying potential maintenance or property condition concerns Providing clear recommendations to landlords Following up required actions Monitoring recurring issues Ensuring appropriate records and actions are maintained Compliance Monitoring property compliance requirements Arranging and tracking certification Ensuring certificates remain up to date Liaising with contractors and landlords where action is required Identifying and escalating compliance risks Maintaining accurate records End of Tenancy Managing the End of Tenancy Process Serving appropriate legal notices Coordinating the property through the end of the tenancy Reviewing checkout information Negotiating the return of deposits Managing disputes where required Liaising with landlords, tenants and relevant third parties Court hearings and bailiff/eviction attendance form part of the role where required, around 1–2 cases per month across the wider team. Skills Previous experience within residential Property Management A strong understanding of the property management lifecycle Excellent organisational and time-management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to prioritise competing workloads Confidence dealing with landlords, tenants and contractors Good problem-solving and decision-making skills The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team A proactive approach and strong attention to detail The resilience to work effectively in a busy environment If you are interested in this Property Manager role and would like to know more, please email your CV or telephone us on a strictly private and confidential basis for an informal discussion. *Recommend a friend* - Do you know someone looking for a position? If you recommend them to us, we have a fantastic referral fee to offer! Please contact us for more information. Due to the number of responses, we receive to our advertisements we are unfortunately unable to respond individually to each applicant. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, you may assume you have not been selected this time - but please apply for anything you feel you are suitable for and thank you for your interest in PEAR Recruitment. Confidentiality – All communication with us is treated with the upmost confidentiality and you will always be advised if your CV is being submitted to a client