Client side opportunity for an Asset Manager to join a UK property investment and developmentpany. They focus on delivering long-term value through the acquisition, development, and active management of property assets. With a strong presence in themercial property sector, the business has particular expertise in industrial and logistics property, alongside interests in office, retail, leisure, land, and selected residential opportunities.
Their approach is driven by a clearmitment to identifying potential, enhancing asset performance, and creating sustainable growth across the portfolio.
As an owner, investor, and developer, they adopt a hands-on strategy at every stage of the property lifecycle. From acquisition and refurbishment through to asset management, leasing, and disposal, thepany works to unlock value and deliver well-positioned property solutions for occupiers and stakeholders alike.
Their portfolio reflects a diverse and carefully managed mix of assets, supported by an entrepreneurial mindset and a long-term investment outlook. Bybining market insight with practical delivery.
Role Purpose
The Asset Manager is responsible for driving the performance of the UKmercial property portfolio through proactive business plan delivery, leasing activity, tenant engagement, value-enhancing initiatives, and hold / sell analysis. The role will work closely with investment, finance, property management, and external advisers to maximise ie, value, and return across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio and Asset Performance
• Manage a portfolio of UKmercial property assets in line with approved asset business plans.
• Monitor ie, occupancy, WAULT, covenant strength, lease events, and operating performance.
• Identify and execute opportunities to enhance asset value, reduce risk, and improve ie sustainability.
• Prepare regular asset performance reports for internal stakeholders, lenders, and investors where required.
Leasing and Tenant Management
• Lead leasing strategy across relevant assets, including lettings, renewals, regears, surrenders, and rent reviews.
• Work with leasing agents to market vacant space and secure new occupiers.
• Review heads of terms and instruct legal advisers through topletion.
• Build strong tenant relationships and respond to occupational issues in amercial and pragmatic manner.
• Monitor arrears, tenant performance, and covenant risk in collaboration with property management and finance teams.
Business Planning
• Prepare and maintain detailed asset business plans, budgets, and hold / sell rmendations.
• Undertake financial analysis of leasing options, capex projects, redevelopment opportunities, and disposal scenarios.
• Track delivery against business plan objectives and rmend corrective action where needed.
• Support annual budget and forecasting processes with finance and property management teams.
Capital Projects and Value-Add Initiatives
• Identify and oversee asset management initiatives such as refurbishments, ESG upgrades, repositioning, reconfiguration, and redevelopment opportunities.
• Work with project managers, surveyors, and consultants to deliver capex initiatives on time and within budget.
• Assess project feasibility and monitor return on investment.
Acquisitions and Disposals
• Support underwriting, due diligence, and transition of new acquisitions into the portfolio.
• Assist in preparing assets for sale, including data room materials, business plans, and adviser coordination.
• Contribute to disposal strategy and execution.
Asset Manager
Stakeholder and Adviser Management
• Manage external agents, surveyors, legal advisers, managing agents, and consultants.
• Collaborate with internal investment, finance, ESG, and property management teams.
• Prepare papers, presentations, and rmendations for investmentmittees and senior management.
ESG and Risk Management
• Support implementation of ESG initiatives across the portfolio.
• Monitor key operational, leasing,pliance, and market risks affecting each asset.
• Ensure asset strategies reflect relevant statutory, environmental, and occupier considerations.
Person Specification
Experience
• Relevant asset management experience within UKmercial property.
• Experience managing landlord-owned office, industrial, logistics, retail, or mixed-use assets.
• Proven track record of delivering leasing transactions and asset management initiatives.
• Experience producing business plans and financial analysis for investment assets.
• Familiarity with acquisition and disposal processes preferred.
Qualifications
• Degree in Real Estate, Property
• MRICS
Skills and Knowledge
• Strong understanding of the UKmercial property market.
• Good knowledge of landlord and tenant matters, leasing structures, rent reviews, lease renewals, and property valuation drivers.
• Strong financial modelling and cash flow analysis skills.
• Proficient in Excel and property software.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Able to analyseplex issues and makemercially sound rmendations.
Personal Attributes
•mercially astute and entrepreneurial.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident in working independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
• Pension
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 24/7 Gym Access
• Fantastic opportunity with career progression