Job Description:

Commercial Property Manager

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Office-based (5 days per week) with occasional flexibility to work from home
Reporting To: Head of Property Management

Overview

An established property management organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial properties, primarily industrial units and high street retail assets, with some office properties. The role focuses on delivering professional property management services, maintaining strong tenant relationships, and ensuring properties are managed efficiently and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of a diverse commercial property portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, clients, contractors, and professional advisors.
• Manage rent collection, arrears monitoring, service charges, insurance recharges, and property budgets.
• Conduct regular property inspections and oversee maintenance, repairs, and minor works projects.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety, statutory, and RICS requirements.
• Administer leases, renewals, tenancy documentation, and property records.
• Prepare client reports, service charge budgets, and management information.
• Work closely with finance teams on property accounts, year-end reconciliations, and expenditure monitoring.
• Maintain accurate property data using Qube property management software.
• Support lettings, disposals, property onboarding/offboarding, and general asset management activities.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' commercial property management experience.
• Proven knowledge of tenant management, property operations, lease administration, compliance, and financial management.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing commercial portfolios including industrial, retail, or office assets.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; experience with Qube software advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Own vehicle desirable (business mileage fully expensed); pool car available.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £42,000-£46,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to manage a varied commercial portfolio.
• Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities.
• Flexible approach to occasional home working.