Senior Property Manager

SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER Premier £Competitive, aligned to experience Hybrid / Macclesfield ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a Senior Property Manager to join Premier and take ownership of a portfolio of residential developments across our regional operations. This is a senior role within our Estates Management team, combining hands on portfolio management with line management responsibility for Estates Managers and oversight of Estates Coordinators.

Working closely with the Regional Estates Director, you will ensure the effective day-to-day management of your portfolio while supporting, mentoring, and developing the managers in your team. You will be a trusted point of escalation for clients, residents, and colleagues alike. This role is based from our Macclesfield office and suits an experienced property management professional who is ready to step into a leadership position someone who sets high standards, develops others, and drives excellent outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS This is a dual focus role: you are responsible both for managing your own portfolio to an above-average standard and for ensuring the Estates Managers in your team are performing effectively and developing professionally. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, deputise for the Regional Estates Director when required, and contribute to the continuous improvement of procedures and standards across the team.

Travel and work outside of normal hours will be required. The role is Monday to Friday, 09:0017:30, with flexibility as the role demands. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Youll be successful in this role if:
Your portfolio is maintained to a consistently above-average standard, with residents and clients receiving proactive, high-quality management The Estates Managers in your team are well supported, well directed, and delivering effectively across their portfolios Service charge budgets are accurate, compliant, and approved within legislative time frames Contractors are properly managed, with performance monitored and issues escalated appropriately AGMs and resident meetings are well run, minuted accurately, and compliant with company law Freeholder reporting is produced to the highest standard and submitted on time You build trusted relationships with RMC directors, residents, freeholders, and clients HOW YOULL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Most weeks, youll be:
Portfolio Management:
Visiting schemes within your portfolio on a monthly basis, and additionally as required Providing bespoke monthly updates to each scheme, promoting good management Liaising with RMC directors, residents, contractors and third parties on maintenance and other matters Planning, specifying, tendering and overseeing cyclical maintenance projects and major repairs Preparing and managing service charge estimates and assisting with year-end account audits Arranging, chairing and minuting AGMs, EGMs and resident meetings in compliance with company law Managing insurance claims and ensuring all health, safety and legislative requirements are met Interpreting leases and transfer agreements, and providing confident advice accordingly Reviewing and approving contractor invoices and liaising with the Credit Control team on service charge debt Team Leadership:
Providing ongoing support, advice and training to Estates Managers across the team Monitoring EM performance and ensuring compliance with company policy and legislation Regularly attending schemes within EM portfolios to assess standards and provide guidance Supporting EMs with complex matters including major works, lease interpretation and client liaison Reviewing and approving AGM minutes and accounts letters for EMs Managing the production and submission of Freeholder Reporting to all relevant freehold clients Deputising for the Regional Estates Director in their absence Identifying and raising training needs, and contributing ideas for improving procedures Youll work on a hybrid basis, combining home working with site visits and office attendance across your region.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role suits someone who:
Has a minimum of three years experience…