Block Manager London

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Block Management, you will look after a portfolio of medium sized blocks. You will be responsible for all aspects of leasehold management and lease interpretation, as well as guiding junior members of the team and implementing best practice. An excellent working knowledge of leasehold law and project management is essential. IRPM membership would be an advantage, although training will be given.

Location and Hours

• Central London
• Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm

Salary

£45,000–£55,000 DOE

Responsibilities

• Interpreting leases and offering internal and external clients advice
• Manage a portfolio of medium sized blocks and refurbishment work
• Tendering contracts on a regular basis
• Prepare and agree annual budgets and liaise with the service charge team
• Undertake periodic financial reviews of expenditure versus budget
• Resolving service charge disputes
• Initiate and/or review reactive maintenance procedures
• Manage on site staff
• Undertake regular client liaisons and attend meetings
• Initiate major works, appointment of a building surveyor and oversee works to their completion as well as financial budgeting
• Ensure legal consultations are carried out in accordance with current legislation
• Manage covenant breaches
• Deal with sales packs and complete LPE1 forms
• Integrate new instructions into the portfolio
• Identify new business opportunities

Skills and Experience

• Driven and self-motivated
• Minimum ATPI, MTPI qualified; RICS preferred
• 3–5 years experience
• Extensive knowledge of HRB essential
• Previous experience with HNWIs strongly preferred
• Confident, dynamic and diplomatic
• Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Excellent literacy and numerical skills