Commercial Property Manager

Acorn is currently offering this exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property Manager in London, working for a Dynamic Nation-Wide Property and Real Estate company. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate with strong Commercial Property Management experience to develop and grow within their career.As part of the team, you will take responsibility for the delivery and operation of property management within the company portfolio. You'll play your part and make a valued contribution to achieve business objectives and KPIs on time and within budget.Requirements, skills and qualifications: Essential - RICs qualified surveyor/equivalent qualification or experience Competent in Microsoft Office packages to intermediate level Working knowledge and experience of an entrepreneurial, fast paced, flexible retail and business space property environment Extensive experience of property management, Health and Safety, related legislation and general daily estate management Good technical knowledge of planning, design, construction, and building maintenance To display confidence in conducting meetings and prepare detailed reports for senior colleagues Capability to deliver the full spectrum of property management and development services in - house Flexibility to travel for business purposes as requiredMain DutiesProperty and asset management: Ensure that the allocated assets are managed efficiently and cost effectively, delivering an appropriate level of service to the assets and asset management team Liaising with Asset Managers to provide appropriate and timely reporting to the Asset Management team to assist them in delivery of their objectives and input as required into the annual Business Plans and quarterly Board reports prepared by the Asset Managers Ensure a full understanding of the condition of the asset and assist in the formulation and implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance strategies to deliver management efficiency and value protection and enhancement of the assets Liaising with and overseeing shopping centre/facilities management teams to ensure adequate delivery of day to day management in liaison with property and Asset Management teams Review all tenant applications, collate information as necessary and prepare recommendations for approval by the Asset Manager Prepare and communicate to all relevant internal colleagues and external bodies all tenant occupation/movement/vacation of premises Co-ordinate the renewal of licenses for car parks, markets and commercialisation etc. Promote sustainability and corporate responsibility within the property management function Lead monthly property management site meetings, ensuring that key issues are escalated to the relevant persons and followed up to completion / resolution Attend and actively contribute to tenant association meetings Review and monitor and report on footfall activityFinance, accounting and service charges Working with the finance team and asset managers overseeing the wider property management and centre management teams to ensure the timely collection of arrears (rent, service charge, insurances etc.) for each asset Deliver cost savings against your allocated assets where possible, by identifying opportunities in relation to void cost reduction, in particular, supporting the on-site teams in the implementation of a rates mitigation strategy and associated reporting Working together with the on-site teams and property management team to take responsibility for the service charge budget setting, management and reconciliation reporting of all budgets and to be responsible in responding professionally to any service charge enquires raised In association with the on-site team co-ordinate the production of annual operational plans, detailing the operating budgets and projects to be taken forward with the on-site teamsHealth, safety and risk management In conjunction with the on-site teams and facilities managers, take responsibility for risk management including Health & Safety, fire risk and terrorism protection at your assets and ensure continued compliance and that any concerns are addressed and remedied without delay Co-ordinate as required with the insurers in respect of insurance inspections, fire insurance valuations, recharging of premiums to the tenants, claims and other insurance matters Undertake regular property inspections Take responsibility for tenant compliance relating to assets under your control, advising the site teams, taking action or escalating any issues of non-complianceFor more information on this job role, please get in touch with Matt Burns at Acorn Recruitment.Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.