The client is a global investment fund manager operating across global macro asset classes, with over 200 employees internationally. This role sits within the family office team and will oversee a global portfolio of private residential properties.
They are looking for a Property Maintenance Manager to join their very busy team. This role will be office-based 5 days a week with limited flexibility. This role would suit someone who wants to prioritise their career and reap the benefits of working in a dedicated tight-knit team.
Responsibilities:
- Dealing with property portfolio reactive maintenance - ensuring all maintenance items are logged, liaising with contractors, following up on issues, seeing all jobs through to completion and signing off invoices
- Ensuring properties are compliant with current health & safety requirements and records are up to date
- Managing utility accounts and suppliers to ensure portfolio benefits from the most competitive tariffs
- Liaising with occupiers to address queries and concerns and providing a high level of service
- Carrying out regular property site inspections with the Property Managers to identify any works required
- Managing suppliers and contractors to ensure that work is completed to the highest standards, to agreed timeframes and in a cost-effective manner. Vetting of any new suppliers
- Working with the Property Director to continually refine and enhance procedures and achieve high levels of efficiency and quality
- Compilation and management of own WIP, to be reviewed regularly with the Property Director
- Regularly communicating with property staff to ensure all reactive and planned maintenance tasks are addressed in a timely manner - maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Liaising with agents to deal with tenants
- Supporting the wider Executive Assistant team where required
Skills:
- Experience in the Property Industry
- Some technical knowledge/ understanding relating to operating plant and equipment, such as AC, boilers, electrics, lighting and control systems (Lutron and Crestron)
- Experience managing super prime rentals and tenants
- Understanding of MEES regulations and sustainable energy sources
- Excellent academics - 2.1 degree or above from a Russell Group University is a must
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with discretion and ensure confidentiality
- Highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise
- Ability to work independently, and to exercise discretion and good judgement