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Our client is a well-established, growing law firm seeking a Paralegal -Commercial Property/ Real Estate based in Milton Keynes on a full-time permanent basis. You will also need a full UK driving license and access to a car at all times.

Summary of the Paralegal -Commercial Property/Real Estate role

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum DOE
Location: Milton Keynes - 100% office based
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time Monday - Friday, 9am - 530pm
Benefits:  24 days holiday plus 3 days for Christmas, pension scheme, private health care, employee assistance programme, income protection, death in service benefits and more!

Our client has several offices and teams catering to different law specialities, from family law to wills and probates.

Disclaimer: This role is purely suited for a career paralegal and does not offer a training contract or progression into a Legal Fee Earner/ Solicitor role.

Responsibilities of the Paralegal -Commercial Property

• Manage and advise on Client files covering a wide range of property matters.
• Draft documentation and correspondence relating to property matters.
• Deal with completions.
• Attend meetings with Clients and marketing events.
• Undertake project work and deliver training as required.
• Travel to other offices as appropriate.

Requirements for a successful Paralegal -Commercial Property

• Professional Legal qualification preferred.
• Substantial Commercial Property experience or ideally Real Estate/Telecoms experience.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence communicating at a senior level.
• Strong drafting and proofreading skills are essential.
• Well organised with excellent time management. 
• Strong attention to detail.

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Associate - Central London

£65,000 basic + car allowance + bonus + full benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days in the City, 2 days from home

I’m working with a leading management consultancy to appoint an Associate to manage a flagship estate within their portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to take full responsibility for a single, high-profile Central London estate, which is 650,000 sq ft, with a service charge in excess of £9 million. The client has held the contract for over 10 years, and the team has developed a strong and trusted relationship with the asset managers.

You'll be joining a high-performing team with a reputation for delivering exceptional service to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and overseas clients. The business has a strong track record of internal progression - over 90% of leadership started as graduate surveyors - and has invested heavily in both people and technology.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing Central London office buildings, with knowledge of complex service charge budgets, client reporting, and value-add strategies such as ESG, PropTech, and placemaking.

If you're looking for a role with strategic focus, career progression, and the chance to work with one of the most respected teams in the market, I’d be happy to discuss further.

Associate - Central London

£65,000 basic + car allowance + bonus + full benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days in the City, 2 days from home

I’m working with a leading management consultancy to appoint an Associate to manage a flagship estate within their portfolio.

This is a rare opportunity to take full responsibility for a single, high-profile Central London estate, which is 650,000 sq ft, with a service charge in excess of £9 million. The client has held the contract for over 10 years, and the team has developed a strong and trusted relationship with the asset managers.

You'll be joining a high-performing team with a reputation for delivering exceptional service to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and overseas clients. The business has a strong track record of internal progression - over 90% of leadership started as graduate surveyors - and has invested heavily in both people and technology.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing Central London office buildings, with knowledge of complex service charge budgets, client reporting, and value-add strategies such as ESG, PropTech, and placemaking.

If you're looking for a role with strategic focus, career progression, and the chance to work with one of the most respected teams in the market, I’d be happy to discuss further.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced, recently qualified and driven individual to join a growing and ambitious business as a Surveyor in our Commercial Management team.

The Commercial Management team is a fully integrated management offering based in our London office. The team acts for a wide variety of landlord clients, from family trusts to one of the UK’s largest retailers, and in the main property sectors of retail, office and industrial, working closely with the residential management team on mixed-use buildings and portfolios.

With support from the commercial management lead, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of properties, spread across sectors, on behalf of a number of clients and will work to support  the team as necessary in other areas.  Your duties will include (but will not be limited to) the following:

• Property management : ensure properties are efficiently managed.  Anticipate, monitor, and resolve issues; maintain regular contact with occupiers; and ensure delivery of services within the service   charge budget.
• Health and safety : work with internal teams to ensure the health and safety of all properties under management. Undertake regular inspections to ensure compliance with lease obligations, internal business standards, and RICS guidelines.
• Budgeting: assist in preparing annual budgets in accordance with service charge procedures and RICS Code of Practice. In partnership with Client Accounting, manage and monitor expenditure throughout the year.
• Finance management : manage and collect sums owed by occupiers relating to rent, service charge, insurance, and any other sums due under the lease.
• Lease management: manage and monitor key lease event dates including break options, rent reviews and lease renewals.  Manage applications by occupiers under the lease, such as licences to assign, alter and underlet.  Implement and develop systems to ensure applications are dealt with properly and efficiently.
• Client reporting : contribute to and prepare client reports.  Arrange and attend monthly and quarterly management meetings and any other meetings at the client’s request.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Industry related qualification
• MRICS qualified (desirable)
• IT literate (Microsoft packages)

Essential knowledge, experience and skills

• Experience in the commercial property management / surveying sector.

• Experience of setting and management of service charge budgets.
• Proven ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and legislation relevant to commercial property management / surveying.
• Working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven track record of effective communication with individuals at all levels.
• Proven track record of managing various stakeholder relationships to get consensus on solutions.
• Experience of using TRAMPS (preferred) or similar property management accounting system.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.

Recruitment agencies

Cluttons will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to Cluttons or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.

Criterion Capital is a leading property investment and management company with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. We are committed to excellence in property management and delivering exceptional service to tenants and property owners. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of one of London's premier property firms.

About the Role:

As Head of Property Management at Criterion Capital, you will lead a team of Property Managers, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, maximising property value, and maintaining high standards of service. In addition, you will be responsible for the management and operation of a range of commercial properties. You will also play a vital role in fostering strong relationships with tenants, owners, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of property managers, ensuring high service delivery standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance property performance and profitability.
• Oversee property maintenance, repairs, and compliance with health and safety standards and risk management.
• Oversee, manage and adapt as necessary the property management database, currently provided by Yardi to maximise efficiency and streamline reporting.
• Manage tenant relations, including lease agreements, rent collection, and issue resolution.
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance. Oversee preparation and management of service charge reconciliations, ensuring timely production and completion of the reconciliations.
• Ensure properties are compliant with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Liaise with property owners, tenants, and contractors to ensure smooth operations and communication.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 10+ years of proven experience in property management, with at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of property laws, health and safety regulations, and lease management.
• Excellent knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law and understanding leases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, minimising non-recoverable costs and service charge management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive and mentor team members and instil team ethic.
• Good knowledge of placement and management of portfolio insurance.
• Good knowledge of utilities placement and management.
• Working knowledge of facilities management.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and teams simultaneously.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, IRPM, or ARLA are highly desirable.
• Highly proficient in property management software, in particular, Yardi and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading property firm.
• Support for ongoing professional development and training.
• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Criterion Capital is a leading property investment and management company with a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. We are committed to excellence in property management and delivering exceptional service to tenants and property owners. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of one of London's premier property firms.

About the Role:

As Head of Property Management at Criterion Capital, you will lead a team of Property Managers, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, maximising property value, and maintaining high standards of service. In addition, you will be responsible for the management and operation of a range of commercial properties. You will also play a vital role in fostering strong relationships with tenants, owners, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management of a portfolio of commercial properties.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of property managers, ensuring high service delivery standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance property performance and profitability.
• Oversee property maintenance, repairs, and compliance with health and safety standards and risk management.
• Oversee, manage and adapt as necessary the property management database, currently provided by Yardi to maximise efficiency and streamline reporting.
• Manage tenant relations, including lease agreements, rent collection, and issue resolution.
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring effective cost control and financial performance. Oversee preparation and management of service charge reconciliations, ensuring timely production and completion of the reconciliations.
• Ensure properties are compliant with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Liaise with property owners, tenants, and contractors to ensure smooth operations and communication.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 10+ years of proven experience in property management, with at least 2 years in a senior or managerial role managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of property laws, health and safety regulations, and lease management.
• Excellent knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Law and understanding leases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, minimising non-recoverable costs and service charge management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive and mentor team members and instil team ethic.
• Good knowledge of placement and management of portfolio insurance.
• Good knowledge of utilities placement and management.
• Working knowledge of facilities management.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and teams simultaneously.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, IRPM, or ARLA are highly desirable.
• Highly proficient in property management software, in particular, Yardi and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading property firm.
• Support for ongoing professional development and training.
• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

Criterion Capital are recruiting for an experienced hands-on specialist Associate level Property Management Surveyor to head up and manage a niche property management team within the wider Property Asset Management division. The position arises due to the continuing expansion of the Investment Property Portfolio.

The position will report to and work closely with the Property Consultant who bridges the Asset Management and Property and Facility Management departments,

The position will receive strong support and backing but this is a role which will allow the right candidate to flourish and bring in new ideas and fresh approaches to develop and enhance all processes and procedures to cost management and increase income to the property assets.

The Portfolio comprises a number of trophy assets and landmark buildings in the heart of the West End of London together with high street retail, shopping centres, and hotel investments held nationwide.

The Portfolio has a significant development pipeline.

Assets under management include core retail and leisure uses; cinemas; theatres ; casinos ; restaurants; and gyms amongst many other uses. The portfolio also includes substantialResidential and Mixed-Use schemes.

The Property Asset Management division are a close-knit team and work closely together. The Division comprises the following departments:-

• Core Asset Management.
• Asset Management Gatekeeping.
• Facility Management.
• Property Management.

The role is permanent with 5 days a week based working at the Head Office in the heart of the West End close to Piccadilly Circus.

Detailed description of the Role:-

The role would suit someone who is experienced and established in the Commercial Property Management world and has previous experience of managing a small team.

The team comprises a Property Manager; Facility Manager and Facilities Assistant with another Property Manager position which is currently being recruited for.

It is essential that the candidate has a hands-on approach and ability to analyse and deal with a wide variety of property management issues as they arise.

The candidate must have retail and leisure experience and ideally also have experience in shopping centre management ; mixed-use schemes, and development/repurposing of former office buildings.

Experience of dealing with Insurance and also Service Charge management would be beneficial.

Duties include but not limited to:-

• Carrying out general and detailed property management tasks.
• Ensuring that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to required standards.
• Managing and working with the facilities management team to oversee day-to-day maintenance matters including day-to-day, contracted, and cyclical maintenance.
• Checking and reducing costs and managing cost control. Invoice management.
• Identification of potential risks and the creation and management of mitigation and contingency planning to remove and/or reduce risk to assets under management.
• Daily management of properties – establishing and aiding relationships with tenants, owners, and contractors
• Ensuring Building safety and managing tenant compliance with the covenants of the lease/ legal agreement…
• Ensuring a property’s legal compliance.
• Preparing and maintaining vacant properties and assist with relevant marketing/disposal.
• Issue and assist with collection of rents, service charges, and other costs and charges
• Tenant Arrears control and management in liaison with relevant Credit Controllers.
• Organising property repairs and reactive maintenance under relevant Planned Property Maintenance regimes in place.
• Constructing Service charge budgets and carrying out of reconciliations.
• Managing Service Charge expenditure against Budget throughout the relevant financial year.
• Carry out regular site visits and inspections to ensure all buildings are in good order and complete Inspection reports remotely.
• Ensure insurance issues and claims are processed efficiently and correctly.
• Have an understanding of the relevant Landlord and Tenant Act legislation.
• Liaison with the Facilities Management Team on the condition of Health and Safety compliance.
• Liaison and working with the in-house Construction, Architect, and Planning teams on construction projects.
• Undertake all aspects of utilities management including arrangement of Change of Tenancy applications with relevant Utility suppliers.
• Update relevant Property Records, Schedules and Systems.
• Regular reporting to the Head of Property Management and the Asset Management Gatekeeping team.
• Liaison with external and internal Accounting and Auditing teams in Property Accounting matters.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements include:

• Experience of Microsoft Office and Outlook and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in using the Yardi Property Management system or similar systems such as Tramps/ Bluebox etc. Knowledge of Yardi would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Confidence in liaising with multilevel stakeholders.
• Understanding of commercial leases / service charges/ insurance/ utilities.
• Experience of liaising with clients, occupiers, consultants and local authorities
• Understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and Statutory Compliance.
• Knowledge of buildings, maintenance, and service
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good numerical skills including computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS Outlook)
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• High level of organisational and administrative skills
• Able to use initiative and take responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to fit in with a diverse work team

R.I.C.S qualification is not a pre-requisite for this role and non-qualified candidates with suitable experience are welcome to apply for the role.

There is huge potential for the right candidate to grow and develop within the Company and full support will be provided.

Criterion Capital are recruiting for an experienced hands-on specialist Associate level Property Management Surveyor to head up and manage a niche property management team within the wider Property Asset Management division. The position arises due to the continuing expansion of the Investment Property Portfolio.

The position will report to and work closely with the Property Consultant who bridges the Asset Management and Property and Facility Management departments,

The position will receive strong support and backing but this is a role which will allow the right candidate to flourish and bring in new ideas and fresh approaches to develop and enhance all processes and procedures to cost management and increase income to the property assets.

The Portfolio comprises a number of trophy assets and landmark buildings in the heart of the West End of London together with high street retail, shopping centres, and hotel investments held nationwide.

The Portfolio has a significant development pipeline.

Assets under management include core retail and leisure uses; cinemas; theatres ; casinos ; restaurants; and gyms amongst many other uses. The portfolio also includes substantialResidential and Mixed-Use schemes.

The Property Asset Management division are a close-knit team and work closely together. The Division comprises the following departments:-

• Core Asset Management.
• Asset Management Gatekeeping.
• Facility Management.
• Property Management.

The role is permanent with 5 days a week based working at the Head Office in the heart of the West End close to Piccadilly Circus.

Detailed description of the Role:-

The role would suit someone who is experienced and established in the Commercial Property Management world and has previous experience of managing a small team.

The team comprises a Property Manager; Facility Manager and Facilities Assistant with another Property Manager position which is currently being recruited for.

It is essential that the candidate has a hands-on approach and ability to analyse and deal with a wide variety of property management issues as they arise.

The candidate must have retail and leisure experience and ideally also have experience in shopping centre management ; mixed-use schemes, and development/repurposing of former office buildings.

Experience of dealing with Insurance and also Service Charge management would be beneficial.

Duties include but not limited to:-

• Carrying out general and detailed property management tasks.
• Ensuring that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to required standards.
• Managing and working with the facilities management team to oversee day-to-day maintenance matters including day-to-day, contracted, and cyclical maintenance.
• Checking and reducing costs and managing cost control. Invoice management.
• Identification of potential risks and the creation and management of mitigation and contingency planning to remove and/or reduce risk to assets under management.
• Daily management of properties – establishing and aiding relationships with tenants, owners, and contractors
• Ensuring Building safety and managing tenant compliance with the covenants of the lease/ legal agreement…
• Ensuring a property’s legal compliance.
• Preparing and maintaining vacant properties and assist with relevant marketing/disposal.
• Issue and assist with collection of rents, service charges, and other costs and charges
• Tenant Arrears control and management in liaison with relevant Credit Controllers.
• Organising property repairs and reactive maintenance under relevant Planned Property Maintenance regimes in place.
• Constructing Service charge budgets and carrying out of reconciliations.
• Managing Service Charge expenditure against Budget throughout the relevant financial year.
• Carry out regular site visits and inspections to ensure all buildings are in good order and complete Inspection reports remotely.
• Ensure insurance issues and claims are processed efficiently and correctly.
• Have an understanding of the relevant Landlord and Tenant Act legislation.
• Liaison with the Facilities Management Team on the condition of Health and Safety compliance.
• Liaison and working with the in-house Construction, Architect, and Planning teams on construction projects.
• Undertake all aspects of utilities management including arrangement of Change of Tenancy applications with relevant Utility suppliers.
• Update relevant Property Records, Schedules and Systems.
• Regular reporting to the Head of Property Management and the Asset Management Gatekeeping team.
• Liaison with external and internal Accounting and Auditing teams in Property Accounting matters.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements include:

• Experience of Microsoft Office and Outlook and proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in using the Yardi Property Management system or similar systems such as Tramps/ Bluebox etc. Knowledge of Yardi would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Confidence in liaising with multilevel stakeholders.
• Understanding of commercial leases / service charges/ insurance/ utilities.
• Experience of liaising with clients, occupiers, consultants and local authorities
• Understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and Statutory Compliance.
• Knowledge of buildings, maintenance, and service
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good numerical skills including computer literacy (Excel, Word, MS Outlook)
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• High level of organisational and administrative skills
• Able to use initiative and take responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to fit in with a diverse work team

R.I.C.S qualification is not a pre-requisite for this role and non-qualified candidates with suitable experience are welcome to apply for the role.

There is huge potential for the right candidate to grow and develop within the Company and full support will be provided.