Assistant Development Manager – Buckinghamshire
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Job ID 54737
Job Description
54737
Job Title: Assistant Development Manager
Reports To: Development Manager
Our client is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to join their team in Eccles, Greater Manchester.
The role of Assistant Development Manager is to proactively assist the Development Manager in the smooth and efficient management of the general building and occupation of rooms for residential purposes within the building. The Assistant Development Manager will help ensure the companies standards of building management are applied to the communal areas, the fabric of the building, and the designated rooms for occupancy. This role involves working closely with the Development Manager, maintenance contractors, and other relevant stakeholders to provide a proactive service in Development Management and ensure compliance with Fire, Health and Safety, and Statutory Legislation.
Responsibilities & Duties
Details
Property Maintenance, Inspections, and Reports:
- Functional testing of fire safety equipment (training provided).
- Minor maintenance repairs to communal and internal apartment areas.
- Conduct inspections of units, communal areas, and car parks; report findings.
- Perform pre- and post-tenancy apartment inspections and arrange minor repairs.
- Litter picking, plant watering, and general tidying of communal areas.
- Ensure adherence to refuse collection schedules.
- Arrange additional items (signs, lights, etc.) as instructed.
- Undertake routine fire door inspections (subject to passing the BRE Fire Door Course).
- Arrange testing of lifting equipment and lightning conductor inspections.
Administration:
- Basic proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.
- Provide cover for Development Manager during absences.
- Attend meetings with various property management stakeholders.
- Be conversant with Fixflo and Datastation systems (training provided).
- Ensure compliance documentation is kept up to date.
- Circulate correspondence to residents regarding health/safety, fire regulations, parking, etc.
- Obtain approval from Development Manager for any proposed client costs.
Contractors:
- Meet with contractors to ensure adherence to work orders and inspect completed works.
- Liaise with out-of-hours emergency repair service if required.
- Advise Development Manager of any new contractors for inclusion in the Safe Contractor/Approved Contractors’ Database.
- Report concerns regarding contractors’ performance or behavior.
General:
- Perform duties associated with PRS property management.
- Complete mandatory and optional training courses as required.
- Maintain professionalism and punctuality.
- Motivate and encourage team members.
- Stay informed of new relevant legislation and best practices.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and effective data gathering techniques.
Salary: £25,000
If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact Jack Cooke at AMR.
