Property Manager - Fixed Term

We are seeking a Property Manager to join our growing team in Warrington. The organisation owns and manages a substantial property portfolio of 50 sites across the UK, totaling 3 million sq ft. They manage properties for prominent clients and joint venture partnerships.

Main Purpose:
Manage a small industrial portfolio across the North West, Yorkshire, and the Midlands.
Ensure assets are managed efficiently, minimize voids, and achieve full market rents.
Provide excellent customer service to occupiers within the assigned portfolio.
Manage income and service charge budgets for each asset.
Maintain sites to a high standard, ensuring compliance with H&S legislation. Key Duties:
Serve as the first point of contact for all enquiries on the assigned portfolio, with occasional coverage of the wider portfolio as needed.
Conduct viewings of vacant properties within the assigned portfolio.
Progress lettings according to each landlord’s operating procedures.
Prepare Heads of Terms, Leases, and Tenancy Agreements.
Negotiate leases directly with prospective tenants, agents, or solicitors.
Draft and issue S25 notices and negotiate lease renewals.
Handle lease events such as surrenders, assignments, and variations.
Initiate the dilapidations process for lease expiries promptly.
Manage vacant properties through weekly inspections.
Oversee the service charge budget for each site, including routine maintenance and project works.
Liaise with tenants, addressing queries and complaints proactively.
Support capital estate or unit-specific refurbishment works with the Associate Property Director.
Conduct periodic inspections of a retirement living portfolio across the UK. Qualifications and Skills:
Previous experience in a commercial property environment is essential; training will be provided in certain areas with ongoing support from Senior Property Managers and the Associate Property Director.
Confident, conscientious, and proactive with the ability to prioritize workload.
Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. The role is flexible, with the potential to turn into a perm contract