Property Maintenance Manager

Permanent

London

Competitive

This role requires flexibility during our busy season with regards to hours and days worked.

Dedicated to providing a 6-star quality private concierge service to our exclusive clients. UKME ensures that the properties we maintain are presented to the highest standard possible.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge, wants to join a fast paced and high performing team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

We are looking for a Property Maintenance Manager to undertake the following duties on a day-to-day basis:

Key responsibilities

Responsible for in house and external contractors, planning and supervising works, dealing with technical administration to include preparing reports and quotations.
To ensure that all maintenance/mechanical works are allocated to team Supervisors and they are completed to a satisfactory standard and within a timely manner.
Managing and coordinating property refurbishment/building works.
Supplier management - raise/log/approve purchase orders and invoices. Day to day management of contracts.
To contact suppliers, arrange quotes and authorise work to be done within budget.
Ability to manage a safe and compliant environment, adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with all regulations across all trades including permits, risk assessments and method statements.
Managing preventative maintenance and attending to re-active calls and general building maintenance works at properties.
Manage the Property team in all aspects (including appraisal, development, training etc.)
Maintain health and safety records.
Ensure that regulations and records are auditable in a compliant manner.
Dealing with technical administration including reports and quotations.
Oversee the development of a maintenance strategy.
Liaising regularly with the General Manager and other Client Directors to ensure that they are aware of all works carried out.
To assist with team projects as required.
To adhere to all of the Company's policies and procedures.
To ensure that a professional approach is always taken, with particular emphasis on maintaining confidentiality.
Provide cover for colleagues in times of absenceKnowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities​

Proven practical experience and knowledge of building maintenance
Proven practical experience and knowledge of mechanical/heating and ventilation systems
Proven practical experience and knowledge of electrical systems
City and Guilds or equivalent mechanical qualifications
Knowledge of building codes, rules and regulations
Knowledge of using a property maintenance system
Strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication, listening and motivational skills, particularly when under pressure
Good working knowledge of all aspects of residential property management
Ability to produce written reports, plans, and operational procedures in clear concise language
Experienced planner and logical thinker
Good time management and organisational skills
Proven managerial experience of a large team including the ability to coach, teach, train and mentor others
Experience dealing with high profile clients
Experience working in luxury private propertiesPersonal Attributes

Enthusiastic and self-motivated with determination and commitment
Accurate and pays close attention to detail
Logical approach to problem solving
Enthusiastic and self-motivated with the confidence and ability to work unsupervised/in a standalone role
Flexible, adaptable and able to work to pressing deadlines
Ability to deal with situations sensitively and maintain confidentiality
Reliable and professional approach
Highly motivated, 'can do' attitude
Customer focused at all times
Able to be 'hands on' Apply now