Property Manager

We're looking for a Property Manager to work within our Estates team based at our Head Office in Mellor Brook.

As our Property Manager, you'll be responsible for the delivery of refurbishment projects and maintenance solutions across the 200 pub estate, managed Inns and unlicensed properties. This will include reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Effective Management of a network of regional contractors
• Manage revenue and capital maintenance budgets and report monthly on performance against budget
• Providing clear and detailed instructions to contractors and consultants to permit solutions to maintenance issues.
• Inspecting properties to verify specifications and quotes in advance of works and on completion to ensure successful outcomes.
• Carry out periodic condition surveys and prepare dilapidation surveys as required.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Maintenance Helpdesk
• Organise and manage planned maintenance including Gas Safety Certification, Electrical testing, Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarm testing and the resultant remedial works
• Report on compliance monthly to the Property Director
• Manage the asbestos register and re-inspection programme
• Deliver a programme of planned maintenance through service charge to tenants to include Kitchen Extract Cleaning, Chimney Flue cleaning, Pest Control, Portable Appliance testing, Fire Suppression, and extinguishers.
• Manage Fire Risk and Legionella Risk Assessment programmes and the resultant remedial works
• Liaise and negotiate with Fire Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Planning and Conservation officers in respect of works requiring regulatory approval
• Deliver an annual programme of external decoration and associated repairs
• Organise and manage capital refurbishment development and maintenance projects
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and colleagues including Area Business Managers, Operations Director, Finance and Estates colleagues.
• Excellent communication with third party contractors and consultants

Who are we looking for:

• HNC/HND/BSc Building Surveying or equivalent
• RICS Chartered Building Surveyor or the aspiration to become Chartered (we are able to sponsor and support this if required)
• Excellent communication skills
• Full Driving Licence
• Some experience of managing multi-site maintenance and minor projects across a commercial property portfolio
• Passion for learning and development
• Carry out your role in line with the Thwaites Behaviours and Principles.

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to join a great team in a brilliant family business. The company aims to provide superb hospitality in outstanding properties in great locations. The Estates team are at the heart of these objectives. Our purpose-built offices and brewery in Mellor Brook provide a great place to work.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A fun environment where you will receive the training and support to develop and progress
• Free parking
• Health cash plan with access to discounted perks
• 33 days annual leave
• Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
• Pension & Life assurance
• Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family