Commercial Property Manager - Align Property Services

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, experience dependant.

Location: Northallerton, with hybrid working

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Benefits: 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.

We have the opportunity for a Property Manager to join the Commercial Estates team at Align Property Services.

The Estates team currently consists of 17 team members and is growing year on year, ranging from Director level to Apprentice Surveyors. We are looking for someone who can join our dynamic team, bringing their knowledge and expertise to provide an excellent service to our clients and tenants.

You will lead on a property portfolio that includes multi-let industrial estates and business centres situated across North Yorkshire, for both the public and private sector. You will be responsible for the financial management of your properties including managing service charges from budget creation to reconciliation, ensuring positive financial performance. You will oversee property inspections, resolve day-to-day property maintenance issues as they arise, and arrange maintenance with external contractors while overseeing planned works to ensure compliance with legislation. You will regularly liaise with clients, contractors, and tenants, process tenant applications, and provide recommendations to clients.

There may be the opportunity to help grow the Estates portfolio and to be involved in tenders and presentations as part of new business initiatives.

Align Property Services, who are we?

We are an award-winning building design consultancy, recently named Regional Energy Consultancy and Regional New Build Project of the Year for our work with Darlington Borough Council at the North East Energy Efficiency Awards, where it was recognised as national best practice.

Align Property Services is a limited company, wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council. We are one of the largest multi-discipline building design consultancies in the North of England. We are collaborative in the way we work, offering a broad range of services in Architecture, Sustainability, Building Surveying, Project Management, Civil & Structural, Transport Planning, Bridges, Highways & Drainage Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, CDM, Property Advisory & Estate Management.

We are dynamic and diverse in our approach to projects, from valuing small gardens to multi-million-pound listed structures including schools, fire stations, care homes and other public and commercial buildings across the UK. We are in continuous development of new projects with North Yorkshire Council and other public and private sector clients, and it is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve.

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Be a qualified member of the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• Have significant experience working as a Commercial Property Manager or in a similar property management role.
• Have a strong understanding of commercial leases, tenant relations, and property maintenance.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of local property regulations, building codes, and compliance requirements.
• Have excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple properties and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management, service charge calculations, and cost control.
• Be able to effectively manage challenging situations, with the ability to resolve issues efficiently.
• Be IT proficient, including the use of Microsoft Packages
• Hold a full UK driver license, with access to a vehicle.

For a full outline of the role and responsibilities, please read the full job description

"Our people are what makes us who we are as a company".

What we can offer you:

When you join Align, you will join a team of professionals who feel rewarded for the work they do. Operating in a friendly and professional environment, we want to provide the training and resources to succeed and thrive in your role. Our people are not just numbers, everyone is crucial to the vital services we provide, and we treat everyone in our teams with respect and complete support.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A Competitive salary up to £55,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience.
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6%.
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work.
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service.
• Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at danielle.mcdowell@northyorks.gov.uk.

To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 31^st of March 2025

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.

Please note, we will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.