Development Manager

Kingston upon Thames
7 months ago
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Position: Development Manager

Location: Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5NZ

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Apply online only)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

Premier Estates is an award-winning managing agent that successfully maintains one of the largest and most diverse residential property portfolios in the UK. Our success is founded on the fundamental principal of effective communication and unsurpassed customer service, establishing rewarding and lasting relationships with our many satisfied clients.

Benefits:

Westfield Health cashback plan
25 days of annual leave
Working in a small team, with a flexible rota
Support your career development
Employee referral scheme
Team Uniform*

Job Description:

Queenshurst, situated in the heart of the lively market town of Kingston-upon-Thames, is a collection of 328 stylish apartments ideally located just a five-minute walk from the town's train station and town centre.

Queenshurst benefits from a resident’s gym, 24-hour concierge, cinema room and meeting room as well as access to a new linear park and central garden square.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintain a sense of identity for the Queenshurst estate team, where they should feel satisfied and rewarded by what they do in their day-to-day roles. Task and monitor the duties of site-based staff to ensure that work specifications and service levels are met. 
Action and progress repair and maintenance requests / observations through to completion, updating all parties as necessary throughout.
Manage and coordinate the M&E PPM requirements of Queenshurst, ensuring safety and compliance at all times, and escalating any concerns or issues accordingly.
Monitor the performance of regular routine contractors (e.g. grounds maintenance, communal area cleaning and window cleaning), taking necessary action where contractor efforts are lacking and positively reinforcing good work.
Recognise, log, monitor and complete insurance claims.
Plan, specify, tender and oversee cyclical maintenance projects, major repairs and routine contracts, monitoring through to completion and liaising will all necessary parties throughout.
Assist in the audit of service charge accounts at scheme financial year ends.
Undertake a detailed, full inspection of the whole development (both internally and externally) each day and record matters requiring further action and attention.
Ensure that O&Ms are adhered to and that maintenance regimes and compliance are successfully achieved.
Actively take action to remedy breaches of the lease and causes of nuisance.
Assist with the collection of service charges and other payments required by the lease. Instigate arrears procedures when required.
A significant part of the Development Manager role requires meeting with our client and presenting hard copy records and other information, for review. The ability to collate and present such documentation and to recognise the ramifications of not being able to do so is essential at Queenshurst.Please Note: Comprehensive guidance and support will be provided to ensure your success in this role.

What We Ask From You:

Strong people manager with a demonstrable track record in leading and inspiring teams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to manage client relationships effectively, ensuring good communication and regular reporting.
Existing experience in managing developments, being responsible for the operational running of the estate and ensuring health & safety.
Strong communicator in both written and verbal; you will be liaising with clients, contractors and persons inside / outside of the organization.
Excellent team player
Proficient IT Skills
Strong Multi-Tasking Ability
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly 

For further details about this position or to gain deeper insights into Premier Estates, please visit our , who will be delighted to provide additional information.

Eligibility:

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates. *some developments vary

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