Overview
- Join an experienced team and manage a diverse portfolio of office, commercial, and industrial properties across the North West.
- Overseeing day-to-day property management and L&T work, while working closely with internal teams.
Client Details
Emerson Management Services (EMS) is an established in-house managing agent, responsible for managing an impressive £85 million commercial portfolio comprising around 200 buildings. Work alongside a dedicated team of property management professionals, including an in-house accountancy and credit control team, building surveying experts, and legal support, EMS provides comprehensive property management solutions across the group. The team manages properties with a hands-on approach, ensuring each building receives individual attention and care.
Description
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of 25-30 office, commercial, and industrial properties across the North West.
- Handle all aspects of property management, including rent collection (with credit control team support), lease renewals, assignments, sublets, and lease negotiations.
- Work closely with internal teams, including the FM and building surveying teams, and collaborate on service charge budgets, reconciliations, and funding works through service charges.
- Coordinate dilapidation issues with the in-house building surveying team, providing management-side instruction and negotiations with tenants.
- Regularly visit properties to ensure they are well-maintained and effectively managed, liaising with building managers and the Facilities Manager on a regular basis.
- Assist in dealing with Landlord and Tenant issues, including rent reviews and lease renewals, and ensure all matters are resolved efficiently.
- Collaborate with professional accountants on service charge budgets and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with financial and legal requirements.
- Step in for senior management during periods of absence, ensuring continued effective management of all portfolios.
Profile
- Extensive experience in property and estates management, ideally across office, commercial, and industrial sectors.
- MRICS status or working towards, or experience commensurate with this.
- Proven ability to manage complex property portfolios
- Experience working with service charges
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, tenants, and internal teams.
- Proactive, self-sufficient, and capable of working independently while overseeing multiple properties.
- Ability to visit properties regularly and manage operations effectively from both a strategic and operational level.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Statutory pension (4% employee, 4% employer).
- Death in service benefit (3 x annual salary).
- Sickness scheme.
- 25 days holiday.
- Free parking
Next Steps
If you’re ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and to express your interest contact Steph McKay at Michael Page on her direct dial: 0113 243 7734 or text/call 07977 667 172.
Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt.
