Asset Manager

Job Title: Asset Manager

Location: Cardiff, UK

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Reports To: Owner / Managing Director

Full-Time or Part-Time application considered.

Job Summary:

The Asset Manager will be responsible for overseeing the performance of property management firms and acting as the main point of contact for urgent and critical matters. This role requires a highly organised, discreet, and proactive individual with extensive experience in property management, administration, and project management. You will ensure that properties are well-maintained, legally compliant, and financially sound, while also looking for growth opportunities within the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Property Management Oversight:

• Monitor and assess the performance of property management firms, ensuring that they meet agreed standards and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, financial, and insurance obligations related to the properties.
• Act as the primary point of contact for urgent property-related issues.
• Liaise with the in-house accountant and provide regular financial and operational updates to the owner.
• Oversee lease agreements, rental payments, and both preventative and reactive maintenance works.
• Identify and assess potential opportunities for portfolio expansion and property acquisitions.
• Ensure that all properties comply with relevant health and safety regulations.

2. Contract and Vendor Management:

• Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors, service providers, and contractors.
• Ensure that all service agreements are up to date and aligned with the owner's expectations and requirements.
• Organise and oversee any recruitment processes required for property operations or management.

3. Project Management:

• Coordinate and manage property renovation or repair projects from start to finish.
• Liaise with architects, builders, and other professionals to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard.
• Oversee the budgeting and scheduling of all maintenance and improvement projects.

4. Technology and System Management:

• Maintain and organise digital records and databases related to property management, financials, and other relevant areas.
• Use technology and property management software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Implement and manage systems to track property performance and asset lifecycle.

5. Communication Management:

• Manage the owner's relevant email correspondence, prioritising and responding to important messages as needed.
• Act as a gatekeeper, ensuring only essential and relevant communications reach the owner.
• Provide regular updates on property operations, financials, and potential opportunities or issues.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in property management, ideally with a background working with high-net-worth individuals or portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of the UK property market and associated legal frameworks.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Proficient in property management software, financial management tools, and other relevant technology.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Sam Lee on 020 3757 5000 or email s.lee@capstone-recruitment.com.