Commercial Property Manager

Job Title: Commercial Property Manager

Location: Central London (EC2 / Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000 – £64,000 per year + Car Allowance & Benefits

Schedule: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and commercial Commercial Property Manager to join our established real estate management practice in Central London. Operating out of our City office (EC2), you will take direct operational and financial responsibility for a diverse portfolio of prime commercial assets across Greater London, including multi-let office buildings, high-street retail spaces, and mixed-use commercial developments.

Working closely with institutional landlords, property owners, and corporate tenants, you will drive operational excellence, ensure strict lease compliance, manage service charge budgets, oversee third-party facilities management contractors, and maintain high standards of tenant satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Asset Management: Day-to-day operational management of assigned commercial properties, ensuring total compliance with lease terms, statutory health and safety legislation, and RICS codes of practice.
• Service Charge Budgeting & Accounting: Formulate, manage, and reconcile annual multi-let service charge budgets; monitor expenditure, oversee service charge audits, and manage tenant billing queries.
• Tenant & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial occupiers, conducting regular site inspections, tenant meetings, and managing license applications (alterations, assignments, sub-lettings).
• Contractor & FM Oversight: Appoint, manage, and audit hard and soft facilities management service providers (cleaning, security, M&E maintenance, fire safety) to ensure high service standards and value for money.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all properties adhere to current fire safety, environmental, building control, and risk assessment legislation (MEES, EPC compliance, asbestos management).
• Financial Reporting & Lease Advisory: Work alongside asset managers and surveying leads to provide regular property performance reports, support rent reviews, lease renewals, and manage arrears collection.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of commercial property management experience within a recognized UK property consultancy, landed estate, or commercial asset management practice.
• Qualifications & Professional Standards:
• MIRCS (Chartered Surveyor) or AssocRICS status within the Commercial Property Pathway is highly desirable.
• Formal qualification in health and safety (NEBOSH or IOSH) is advantageous.
• Technical Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of Landlord and Tenant law, RICS Service Charge Codes, commercial lease structures, and statutory compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in commercial property management accounting software (e.g., MRI Software, Yardi, Tramps, or Releasing).
• Key Skills: Strong numerical capability, outstanding contract management skills, and clear, assertive stakeholder communication.
• Location: Ability to work from our Central London office (EC2 postcode area) with regular site visits across the London commercial portfolio.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (depending on experience)
• Annual car allowance / travel allowance (£4,000 – £5,000 per year)
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Flexible hybrid working model (2–3 days office/site / home working)
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays + Christmas closure
• Employer pension contribution scheme
• RICS membership fees paid and fully funded continuous CPD training
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and central London corporate discounts

Work Location & Setup

This position operates on a hybrid basis out of our City of London office (EC2 postcode area), conveniently located near Liverpool Street, Moorgate, and Bank stations, providing excellent access across Central and Greater London.

Pay: £60,000.00-£64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person