Senior Property Manager
Edinburgh
Salary Guide: from £35K plus Bonus
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.
Our Clients’ Core Values:
- Respect – For clients, tenants, and colleagues — always.
- Professional – We take pride in doing things properly.
- Results Driven – We deliver measurable outcomes that move the needle.
- Graft, Grit & Gumption – We get stuck in, keep going, and think smart.
‘We show up to win — for landlords, tenants, and each other.
We believe property management should never be a passive service.
It’s a game of grit, trust, and execution. We earn respect through action, move with professionalism, and deliver results — not because it’s easy, but because it matters.
And just like every great team, we are driven by our culture and backed by each other.’
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Property Manager to play a key role in our Clients growing business. You’ll oversee a portfolio of residential properties while also supporting and developing a team of property managers.
This role combines hands-on portfolio management with leadership responsibilities — ensuring compliance, financial oversight, and customer excellence at every stage.
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
Essential
- 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
Desirable.
- Track record of improving operational efficiency and team performance.