Hybrid Block Manager

Block Manager

Location:

Surrey / Home Counties (Hybrid working)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Business Commission + Generous Benefits

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Sector:
Residential Block & Estate Management

About the Role:

Block Recruit is proud to partner with an established, highly respected Property Management firm seeking an experienced and proactive Block Manager to join their close-knit, supportive team. This role is ideal for an experienced Property Manager accustomed to managing larger, high-value residential blocks and complex estates. You will take full ownership of a prime portfolio acting as the lead point of contact for RMC/RTM Directors, freeholders, developers, and residents.

Our client prides itself on offering a flexible, supportive, and genuinely friendly environment where staff feel valued, supported, and given the autonomy to manage their own schedules.

• Flexible Hybrid Working:
  True flexibility with a minimum of just 1 day per week in the Head Office (Surrey), with the remainder split between home working and site visits.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Base salary of £40,000 – £45,000 (reviewed annually).
• Uncapped Earning Potential:
  Open business development commission structure for bringing new business on board, plus a £500 Candidate Finder's Fee
  .
• Enhanced Holiday Package:
  25 days annual leave PLUS your Birthday off
  .
• Private Healthcare:
  Full Bupa Private Medical Cover paid by the company (zero excess).
• Above-Market Pension:
  Enhanced 4% Employer Pension Contribution
  .
• First-Time Buyer Bonus: £500 contribution towards legal/solicitor fees when buying your first home.
• Wellbeing Perks:
  Eye test coverage + up to £50 towards glasses/VDU/driving specs
  .
• Team & Social Culture:
  Regular funded team social events, summer/Christmas celebrations, and office refreshments provided.

• Oversee the end-to-end management of an allocated portfolio of larger residential blocks and estates, ensuring compliance with management agreements and leases.
• Plan and conduct regular, purposeful site visits (up to monthly depending on fee structure).
• Prepare annual service charge budgets, manage expenditure, and approve supplier invoices.
• Lead major works projects, including Section 20 consultations, working alongside surveyors and specialist contractors.
• Act as the primary escalation point for clients, attending RMC/RTM director meetings and AGMs (some evening meetings required).
• Ensure strict adherence to building safety, health & safety, fire regulations, and statutory property compliance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, managing resident relations and contractor performance with a proactive approach.

• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in residential block management, independently managing portfolios including larger or more complex developments.
• Commute:
  Must be based within a realistic commute distance (approx. 1 hour) of the Surrey Head Office.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of service charge budgeting, lease agreements, Section 20 major works, and building compliance.
• Qualifications:
  
  MTPI/ APTI qualifications (or working towards) are highly desirable.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent communication, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• License:
  Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits.