Commercial Property Manager

Commercial Property Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd | Greater London, ENG, GB

Posted 9 days ago

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Description

Commercial Property Manager


Location: London
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically 2 days in the office and 3 days from home


I'm currently working with a property consultancy looking to appoint a Commercial Property Manager to join its growing property management team.


The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of 36 commercial retail units, acting on behalf of predominantly institutional investors, alongside a charity client.


This is a varied, client-facing position covering the full spectrum of commercial property management, with responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the portfolio, financial performance, landlord and tenant matters and supporting the wider asset management strategy.


Key Responsibilities



  • Take ownership of the day-to-day management of a portfolio of commercial retail properties.


  • Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, occupiers and key stakeholders.


  • Manage commercial leases, including assignments, alterations, change of use applications and lease breaches.


  • Oversee lease events, including rent reviews, lease renewals, re-gears and expiries.


  • Manage commercial rent arrears and implement appropriate recovery strategies.


  • Prepare and oversee service charge budgets, expenditure and year-end reconciliations.


  • Ensure service charge management is compliant with the RICS Service Charge Code.


  • Monitor property expenditure, budgets and financial performance, providing regular reporting to clients.


  • Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, contractors and external consultants.


  • Manage dilapidations processes, including schedules, negotiations and settlements.


  • Conduct regular property inspections, identifying maintenance, compliance and asset improvement requirements.


  • Ensure properties meet relevant statutory, health and safety and insurance requirements.


  • Work closely with solicitors, insurers, brokers and other professional advisers where required.


  • Identify opportunities to improve asset performance and contribute to the continued growth of the property management offering.



About You



  • Experience working within commercial property management, ideally managing retail or mixed-use assets.


  • MRICS qualified, although candidates actively working towards their qualification through the Commercial Property pathway will also be considered.


  • Strong understanding of commercial leases and landlord and tenant legislation.


  • Experience managing lease events, including rent reviews, renewals and re-gears.


  • Good knowledge of service charge management and the RICS Service Charge Code.


  • Confident managing commercial arrears, financial reporting and budgets.


  • Experience managing client relationships, ideally with institutional investors.


  • Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills.


  • Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of a portfolio.



What's on Offer?



  • Salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience.


  • Hybrid working, typically 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.


  • Travel between sites covered through expenses.


  • The opportunity to manage an established commercial portfolio.


  • Exposure to institutional investors and a varied client base.


  • The opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding property management service line.



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