Residential Services Manager - Seven Dials
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Residential Services Manager - Seven Dials
Job ID
159772
Posted
02-Apr-2024
Service line
Advisory Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Residential Services Manager
Purpose:
Manage operational activities for all residential properties in the portfolio.
Primary responsibilities:
- To develop and maintain a positive image of the buildings in their location
- Attend weekly CBRE residential review meetings to ensure the latest updates are communicated
- To monitor all activities relating to the sites, reporting and taking action as appropriate
- Regular inspections of the building fabric
- Undertake all vacant property checks and carry out duties such as flushing units and removing any post
- To utilise the portal to manage and resolve all AST and Long Leasehold reactive maintenance requests for the portfolio.
- Process all AST and Long Leasehold residential invoices and queries on P2P in a timely manner
- To compile and maintain records relating to the sites; e.g. residential health checks, plans, plant testing, etc., taking any action which may be required
- Arrange and undertake initial tenant welcome meetings and issue welcome email. Update utility supplier and Council of all tenancy changes
- To liaise with all AST and Long Leasehold residential tenants and deal with any operational queries they might have
- Arrange and manage all tenant check outs and manage and remedial works to completion.
- To attend all AST and Long Leasehold residential tenants' meetings with the surveying team
- To be responsible for Health and Safety compliance on site, and the maintenance of records of all residential properties
- To liaise with local authorities as appropriate
- To proactively manage risk and deal with insurance issues on site relating to residential claims
- To produce regular reports to Estate manager and residential surveying team, as required
- To be responsible for managing and supporting a team of residential managers and act as the first point of contact for any questions or concerns.
- Any other duties as directed by your Line Manager
Key skills / Knowledge
- A proven track record within the property management industry, how stakeholders function and the range of services available to clients
- Constantly updating knowledge of legislation relating to residential property management, with positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Have a proven track record of how to build and maintain client relationships
- Develop an understanding of how to build and maintain tenant/customer relationships
- Develop an understanding of how to build and maintain supplier relationships
- Understanding of key issues to be noted on property inspections and ability to resolve
- Understand and use industry/specific IT applications
- Understand the principles of service charges, budget management and purchase order management
- Be able to specify services, tender contracts and select service providers
- Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Health and Safety, achieving KPI's
- Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Environmental protection
- Understand insurance relating to buildings and the FSA regulations
- Understand and apply all procedures relating to work activities
- Able to plan and manage own workload
- Ability to work effectively is a busy environment as part of a team, supporting colleagues
- Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, excellent customer service skills. Be client facing
Desirable
- ARLA level 3 qualification
- A working knowledge of Reapit