Group Property Manager

Company Overview:Dodd Group is a family owned business established in 1947. It’s established teams deliver exceptional day-to-day service for clients throughout the country from their strategic network of 21 regional offices. The dynamic nature of this privately owned business has led to sustained growth throughout the UK and today they are one of the country’s leading Mechanical & Electrical services contractors, with more than 1,100 employees and a turnover of £200 million. Dodd Group wishes to maintain its reputation in the market for award winning quality and customer service; the recruitment of outstanding personnel is key to maintaining this reputation for excellence. They remain passionate about providing a fulfilling, diverse and inclusive place to work, with equality and fairness remaining at the heart of their business. Job Description: Dodd Group has a unique and exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented Group Property Manager. You will join their Telford based head office team where you’ll be working in a friendly, inclusive environment and be part of an open, family based culture. As the Group Property Manager you will report directly to the Group Property Director and work alongside her managing Dodd Group’s diverse nationwide operational office and industrial portfolio. You will also assist in the property management of the Group’s industrial investment portfolio. This dynamic role requires a detail-focused candidate who is eager to engage in day-to-day operations whilst also building good working relationships with landlords, tenants and internal branch managers. Karen, Dodd Group’s Property Director, has been managing property portfolios since starting her career with Richard Ellis in London. Since 2012 Karen has been responsible for Dodd Group’s portfolio: she holds a breath of knowledge across all the properties and the disciplines required to successfully manage them. Karen is looking forward to welcoming and supporting the Group Property Manager into the role and the wider company. Salary and Benefits: £45,000- £50,000 PA£5,000 car allowancePensionFuel CardBUPA (from next renewal date of 1st Jan 2025)Death-in-Service benefit from commencement of roleOpportunity to join the salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car (after 1 year in service) Key Responsibilities: Dodd Group Operational Portfolio: Assisting with securing office and industrial units according to business requirements, including agreeing and documenting lease documentation, liaising closely with solicitors. Assisting with a broad range of Landlord & Tenant issues including rent reviews, lease renewals, liaising closely with branch managers and solicitors. Assisting with repairs, applications to alter and dilapidations at lease expiry, instructing building surveyors as necessary. Authorising property invoices including rates Maintaining summary of leases, used to inform directors in respect of upcoming lease renewals, rent reviews, break options and lease expiries Building relationships with both landlords and branch managers to facilitate good working relationships Dodd Group’s Investment Portfolio: Overseeing the marketing and re-letting of properties. Negotiating and documenting new leases, lease renewals and rent reviews, tenant’s applications to alter and assign, liaising closely with solicitors and tenants. Raising quarterly demands for rent. Authorising property related invoices and recharging tenants where necessary. Ensuring compliance with lease terms through appropriate action, including enforcement. Carrying out inspections of properties. Maintenance of records to ensure compliance across the portfolio with regard to EPCs, Electric Certificates, Fire Safety Overseeing landlord’s works and dilapidations through liaison with building surveyors. Dealing with properties taken back prior to re-letting, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements Requirements: RICS Registered status with solid Property Management experience Strong negotiation skills with a good knowledge of lease agreements, rent reviews and lease renewals Ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently and with attention to detail Flexibility to work 5 days a week in the office, with occasional travel as required Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Amelia Messenger.