Can live anywhere within easy reach of M25

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGER with 5+ years’ experienceCan reside anywhere within easy reach to the M25 – Must drive with own carSalary is negotiable around £40k p.a. You will need to attend the office for training but will managing your portfolio remotely is preferred by the client, they can provide an office location if this is desired. Full-time hours Well established Property Management company based in Hertfordshire are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial & Residential Property Manager to join their team and take on the day-to-day management of a mixed portfolio of circa 100 units of high street commercial properties with residential uppers, mainly based in London. You will be fully trained on their systems and procedures. The ideal Commercial & Residential Property Manager will have at least 5 years’ experience of portfolio management of mixed-use properties, including offices and shops and more. This is the perfect role for any experienced Commercial & Residential Property Manager who is looking to settle into a role, company, and portfolio long term. This role is taking over from a very experienced Property Manager who worked with the company for many years but is now retiring, a handover will be given. Key duties and responsibilities - Commercial & Residential Property Manager:

Main responsibilities include rent collection on a timely basis, assist with rent reviews, deal with portfolio vacancies and reletting as they arise, deal with any repairs or refurbishments, deal with insurance renewals and any claims
Attendance at Client meetings together with the preparation of agendas and management reports as appropriate
Reporting to Client and line manager on all significant issues in a timely fashion
A timely response to client and tenant enquiries
Responding to all tenant queries in a timely fashion
Liaising with Solicitors, Building Surveyors, and other professional advisers
Ensure all correspondence is electronically filed on a regular basis
Regular inspections of managed properties
Identifying and monitoring health and safety and repair/maintenance issues
Preparing Service Charge budgets, reconciling at year-end, and providing clarity to clients and/or tenants as required
Prioritise and manage workload and work effectively when under pressure dealing with a large volume of emails and telephone calls
Management of on-site staff and approved contractors
Overseeing day to day and preventative maintenance programmes
Re-tendering contracts on a regular basis as required
Maintaining all activities on online portal (Tracker) to ensure that each issue is looked into at least every 14-21 days
Be on the look out for potential asset management and value enhancement opportunities

Areas of experience in - Commercial & Residential Property Manager:

Experience in using QUBE or similar system is essential
Experience in reading and understanding leases
Must have excellent knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Acts 1954 and 1985
Experienced with M&E in a commercial building e.g. fire alarms, air conditioning, lifts emergency lighting etc.
RICS qualification ideal but not essential for this role
Managing a mixed portfolio of Commercial & Residential Properties

Personal attributes and skills required:

Must be a self-starter and be confident when communicating with clients, tenants, contractors and onsite staff verbally and in writing
Must be looking for longevity in your next role
Must have strong literacy and numeracy skills
Must be IT literate
Must be happy to manage a portfolio spanning across the SE of England, although the majority of the portfolio is based around Greater London areas, there are some as far as Eastbourne, so you must be happy to travel
A driving licence and own car are essential for this role

Working hours are full-time Remote working is preferred after initial induction and handover Salary is around £40,000 p.a. depending on experience!