Senior Property Manager

Role: Senior Property Manager

Location: Office Based - Edinburgh

Salary: £35,000 plus £4,200 OTE

Jackson Sims Recruitment have partnered with a growing Estate Agency in Edinburgh who are looking for a standout Senior Property Manager to oversee a Residential Lettings Portfolio of Properties within Edinburgh.

As a Senior Property Manager, you are not only responsible for overseeing a portfolio of properties, but also for leading, mentoring and supporting the wider Property Management team. You ensure that assets are compliant, profitable, and managed to the highest standard - while delivering a service that landlords, tenants, and colleagues can trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day property management activities including tenant relations, maintenance, compliance, and inspections.
• Approve and manage operating expenses, repairs, and maintenance works.
• Analyse portfolio performance to identify opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs.

Landlord & Tenant Relations

• Build strong relationships with landlords and tenants, ensuring excellent communication and resolution of concerns.
• Handle escalated complaints and disputes professionally and effectively.

Financial Management

• Prepare and monitor property budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports on portfolio performance.

Compliance & Legal

• Ensure all properties are compliant with Scottish legislation and safety standards.
• Manage complex cases including evictions, lease disputes, and deposit adjudications.

Team Leadership

• Mentor, supervise, and train junior property managers and support staff.
• Foster a high-performing and positive culture within the Property Management team

What you'll need:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential property management, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish property law and compliance standards.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Financial acumen - ability to manage and analyse budgets.
• Proficiency in property management software (SME, Fixflo, InventoryBase) and Google Suite.
• ARLA / Letwell qualification (or working towards).
• Experience with HMO portfolios

Jackson Sims Recruitment, specialists in Real Estate, covering Block & Estate Management, Property Management (AST), Build to Rent (BTR), Facilities Management, Concierge, PBSA and Financial & Accounting Services, operating in London and throughout the UK. Should you be a candidate or client working in Real Estate, we have a multitude of recruitment services that can be tailored to you.