Gravesend, Maidstone or Canterbury
Right Talent

Job Spec’s

The successful applicant will ideally be MRICS qualified, although this is not essential, but will need to

possess a significant degree of commercial property management experience.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE The role will involve:

Acting as Asset Manager and being responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial properties for a range of clients. Maintaining and developing client contact, dealing with all aspects of the day-to-day management of
the properties, including overseeing rent collection, accounting, tenant relations, maintenance and repairs, service charges and landlord and tenant matters etc.
Interpreting and negotiating leases including dealing with licenses, rent reviews, lease renewals, as well as overseeing third party consultants on a range of matters such as schedules of condition, terminal dilapidations, refurbishments and conversion schemes etc. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Legislation, preparing service charge budgets and certificates and other financial reporting.
Building and maintaining good relationships between client and the end clients, and actively promoting the Company and assisting with business development.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Dealing with applications for licences to underlet , assign or alter
Management of incoming and vacating tenants etc.
Overseeing rent collection and dealing with arrears with assistance from accounts staff
Health and Safety advice and monitoring
Overseeing general repairs, instructing contractors, undertaking property inspections and
implementing planned maintenance programmes
Preparing service charge budgets and dealing with the management of those properties
Possibly undertaking some rent reviews, lease renewals and minor dilapidations claims
Reporting to clients
This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities.
The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform other work duties at the request of their line manager/director.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Proven track record in commercial property management and its application
Completion of a property or surveying related degree desirable although not essential
MRICS qualification desirable although not essential
High standard of written and spoken English, especially grammar, spelling and report writing
High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail
Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach
Able to effectively prioritise and multi-task
Excellent people skills
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers, clients, contractors etc.
Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Proactive, and able to take responsibility for own work
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Full, clean UK driving licence and own vehicle including insurance for business use

Commercial Property Manager / Surveyor / Asset Manager