Property Manager
Job description
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Position: Property Manager
Location: Hybrid/Kingswood, Surrey
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, 09:00-17:00 Friday
Salary: Competitive
About Heritage Management:
Heritage Management Limited was established in 2004 to provide a transparent specialist service for Management Companies, Freeholders and Developers. The Company manages property in Surrey and the surrounding Counties, and our portfolio includes conversions, purpose-built blocks and prestigious private estates including grade I and grade II listed buildings.
All employees are committed to customer service, high service standards and delivering an efficient and reliable service. All Property Managers employed by Heritage are fully qualified through the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or both.
Heritage Managementis part of the Trinity Property Group, an Odevo Group Company.
Benefits:
The company offers various benefits, including:
- 24 days annual leave for work-life balance.
- Discounts on shopping and services through Perkbox.
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
- Hybrid and flexible work opportunities.
- Financial support for personal development.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Recognition incentives.
- Cycle to Work scheme for a healthy lifestyle.
- Employee Referral Scheme for potential bonuses.
Job Description:
The Property Manager is responsible for the day to day management of a portfolio of developments in and around the Surrey area. Key responsibilities and tasks include:
- Responsible for all management aspects of all developments within the portfolio.
- To carry out development inspections as necessary to ensure the Companies’ responsibilities are met.
- To proactively communicate with customers regarding our management of their development, ensuring communication strategies are achieved and reviewed on a regular basis.
- To effectively manage the relationship with the customer including responding to queries, building positive relationships with stakeholders, reporting to clients regularly regarding management of development and attending meetings with customers and clients as required.
- To work with customer formed groups such RA’s, RMC’s RTM etc.
- Ensuring Customer complaints are resolved effectively and in a timely manner.
- To liaise with our Accounts department to ensure accurate financial management of the development.
- Source, Appoint and Manage competent trade persons to undertake works across the portfolio.
- To ensure all works undertaken by contractors are of suitable quality and cost effective.
- To ensure all Health & Safety and Industry legislation is adhered to.
Qualifications and Skills:
Candidates for this position should have the following skills and qualifications:
- At least 3 years’ experience in the residential property management sector.
- Ideally ATPI qualified.
- Good knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2023 and requirements for HRBs.
- A proven track record in customer services with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
- Must have a full UK driving license.
- Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft packages.
- Previous experience of contract management.
- Client focussed, organised, self-motivated, with ability to use own initiative and work to tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail, whilst having the ability to keep perspective and make informed decisions.
Application Process:
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.
For further information, or to explore more opportunities, you can visit Heritage Management on our . If you have questions or would like more details, you can contact our recruitment team at , quoting the reference number #LI-EJ1.
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⭐ Highlight your IRPM or RICS qualification prominently as Heritage requires all Property Managers to be fully qualified through these institutes
📊 Quantify your property management experience: "Managed 15 residential developments totalling 200+ units"
🏢 Emphasise experience with listed buildings or heritage properties as Heritage manages grade I and II listed buildings
📋 Showcase your Building Safety Act 2023 knowledge as this is specifically mentioned in the requirements
🤝 Demonstrate experience working with RMCs, RTMs and RAs as Heritage actively collaborates with these customer groups
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- •Managed 18 residential developments totalling 350+ units across Surrey, maintaining 98% customer satisfaction through proactive communication and timely issue resolution
- •Implemented Building Safety Act 2023 compliance procedures across 12 developments, ensuring 100% regulatory adherence and reducing safety incidents by 45%
- •Sourced and managed 25+ contractors for maintenance works, negotiating contracts that delivered £180k in cost savings while maintaining quality standards
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Heritage Property Services' reputation for managing prestigious Surrey developments including grade I and II listed buildings aligns perfectly with my residential property management expertise and IRPM qualification. My experience with Building Safety Act 2023 compliance and contractor management makes me well-suited to oversee your diverse portfolio spanning Surrey and surrounding counties.
My background in residential property management has equipped me with the skills to conduct thorough development inspections, manage stakeholder relationships with RMCs and RTMs, and ensure Health & Safety legislation compliance across multiple developments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2023 across a residential portfolio?
- ›What systems do you use for financial management and reporting to clients?
- ›How do you conduct development inspections and what key areas do you focus on?
- ›Describe your experience working with RMCs, RTMs and Residents' Associations
- ›What Health & Safety legislation is most relevant to residential property management?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you resolved a difficult customer complaint in property management
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple contractors on a development project
- ›Give an example of how you built a positive relationship with challenging stakeholders
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a cost-saving opportunity in property management
- ›Describe how you prioritise tasks when managing multiple developments simultaneously
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you resolved a difficult customer complaint in property management
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple contractors on a development project
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