PROPERTY MANAGER
- Premier • £Competitive, aligned to experience • Macclesfield
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Property Manager to join Premier and take ownership of a portfolio of residential developments in and around Macclesfield. This is a key role within our property management team, responsible for delivering an exceptional experience for residents, clients, and stakeholders day to day.
Working as part of a supportive regional team, you will be the primary point of contact for the developments you manage, overseeing everything from site standards and contractor relationships to service charge management and resident communication.
This role suits someone who takes real pride in the quality of the developments they manage, communicates with confidence and care, and wants to build a long-term career in residential property management.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This role requires strong organisational skills, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to manage a varied workload across multiple developments simultaneously.
You will be expected to manage your portfolio with a high degree of autonomy, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, including accounts, compliance, and senior management. You will be comfortable visiting sites, managing contractors, and communicating professionally with residents, directors, and developers.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You’ll be successful in this role if:
- Residents and clients feel well-informed, supported, and confident in Premier’s management
- Your developments are maintained to a consistently high standard
- Service charge budgets are well managed, transparent, and delivered on time
- Contractors are well briefed, properly supervised, and delivering quality work
- You manage your workload proactively and meet agreed deadlines
- You build strong, trusted relationships with RMC directors, developers, and freeholders
HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, you’ll be:
- Carrying out regular site inspections and producing detailed inspection reports
- Managing reactive and planned maintenance across your portfolio
- Overseeing contractor performance and ensuring works are completed to standard
- Preparing and managing service charge budgets and ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Communicating proactively with residents, RMC directors, freeholders, and developers
- Attending AGMs, director meetings, and resident events as required
- Ensuring developments remain compliant with all relevant health, safety, and legislative requirements
- Responding to resident and client enquiries promptly and professionally
- Working collaboratively with internal teams on accounts, major works, and compliance matters
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
- Has experience in residential property management or a closely related field
- Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person
- Is highly organised, able to prioritise effectively and manage a varied workload
- Takes genuine pride in the quality of the developments they are responsible for
- Builds strong relationships with clients, residents, and contractors
- Is comfortable working independently while contributing fully as part of a team
- Has a good working knowledge of leasehold legislation, service charge management, and health and safety requirements
It would be advantageous if you also have:
- A TPI, RICS or equivalent qualification (or are working towards one)
- Experience managing RMC or RTM controlled developments
- Familiarity with property management software
- Experience preparing major works programmes or Section 20 consultations
**PLEASE NOTE THAT CANDIDATES MUST BE WORKING AT JUNIOR ESTATES MANAGER LEVEL OR ABOVE TO APPLY**
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Residential property management across a mixed portfolio of developments
- Service charge budgeting and financial reporting
- Contractor management and procurement
- Strong working knowledge of leasehold law and relevant legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident stakeholder management at director and developer level
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary, aligned to experience
- Annual salary review
- Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with grade and length of service
- Birthday leave
- Buy and sell annual leave (up to one week)
- Westfield Health cash plan + Westfield Rewards perks platform
- Fully funded learning and development
- Support for professional qualifications including TPI, RICS and more
- Company pension scheme
- Car allowance for eligible roles
- Employee referral scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (service-dependent)
- Volunteer leave
ABOUT PREMIER ESTATES
Premier is a leading residential property management company with a strong national presence across England and Wales. We manage a diverse portfolio of developments, from landmark city centre apartment blocks and luxury residences to new build estates, historic listed conversions, and sustainable communities.
As part of the Odevo Group, we combine the expertise and relationships of a trusted operator with the strength, technology and ambition of an international leader in property management. That means better tools, more opportunities, and a clear path for our people to grow.
We are proud members of The Property Institute (TPI) and The Property Ombudsman. Our vision is to be the trusted partner in property management, placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering service excellence through innovation, integrity, and genuine care.
If you are looking for a role where you will be trusted, supported and developed, within a business that is ambitious, values led, and genuinely invested in its people, Premier is a great place to build a long term career.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on experience, approach and values alignment
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this role. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.