SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER
- Rendall & Rittner • £Competitive, aligned to experience and portfolio size • Hybrid
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a central London residential portfolio comprising four developments, including three Higher Risk Buildings operating within the Building Safety Act regime. The role offers hands on exposure to some of the most significant areas of modern residential management, including building safety compliance, façade remediation projects, and stakeholder coordination across complex developments. One scheme is currently progressing through the Building Safety Regulator certification process, providing valuable involvement in remediation strategy, compliance management, and collaboration with consultants, contractors, and Responsible Persons.
Alongside building safety responsibilities, the portfolio includes newly onboarded developments transitioning from previous managing agents, offering experience in mobilisation, budget and service charge reviews, resident engagement, and implementing new operational standards from the ground up. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property professional seeking exposure to high-profile assets, meaningful responsibility, and career development within an evolving regulatory landscape.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
This is a fast-paced, high-responsibility role requiring strong leadership, sound judgement and commercial awareness.
You will:
- Take full ownership of your portfolio, ensuring consistently high service delivery
- Lead, support and mentor junior team members
- Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, residents and stakeholders
- Oversee budgets, forecasts and financial performance with accuracy and control
- Manage major works projects and Section 20 consultations end-to-end
- Ensure full compliance with H&S, legislation and industry best practice
- Proactively identify risks, resolve issues and drive improvements.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You’ll be successful in this role if:
- Your portfolio is stable, compliant and performing to a high standard
- Clients see you as a trusted advisor and go-to expert
- Your team is engaged, supported and consistently delivering
- Financial management is accurate, transparent and well-controlled
- Major works and projects are delivered smoothly and professionally
HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME
Most weeks, you’ll be:
- Managing and overseeing a residential property portfolio
- Supporting and mentoring Property Managers and team members
- Attending client meetings, AGMs and board presentations
- Reviewing budgets, forecasts and financial performance
- Overseeing major works and contractor performance
- Conducting site visits and ensuring compliance standards are met
- Providing expert advice on leasehold legislation and best practice
You’ll work in a hybrid way, with a mix of home working, time in the office and site visits as required, trusted to manage your time and priorities effectively
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR
This role suits someone who:
- Has strong experience in residential block/property management
- Has previously operated at Senior Property Manager level or is ready to step up
- Is confident leading people and influencing stakeholders
- Has strong financial, operational and commercial awareness
- Communicates clearly, professionally and with authority
- Takes pride in delivering a high-quality, proactive service
EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS
- Proven experience managing residential portfolios
- Experience mentoring or managing team members
- Strong understanding of Landlord & Tenant Act and leasehold legislation
- Knowledge of RICS, ARMA and industry best practice
- Experience with Section 20 consultations and major works
- TPI qualification (or working towards)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary, aligned to experience
- Discretionary bonus
- Home-based working with portfolio travel
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Paid sabbaticals as a loyalty reward
- Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
- Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment
ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER
Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK’s most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.
We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.
HOW WE HIRE
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
INTERESTED?
Apply with your CV.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.