The Role:
My client currently manages circa £3.0bn of property assets which include operated hotels, a portfolio of externally leased hotels, offices, shopping centres and other commercial spaces as well as residential assets and land holdings across London, major regional airports, home counties and Scotland.
The ideal candidates will possess the breadth of competency, dynamism and adaptability to operate within a fast paced, demanding commercial environment. The Associate, Property Asset Management, will support the execution of asset strategies across a portfolio of real estate assets, with the objective of maximizing value, income, and long-term performance. The role combines financial analysis, operational oversight, and strategic support, working closely with Head of Property and the wider Property team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
They are looking for an experienced Property Asset Manager, to join at associate level, who will assist in the management of the portfolio to include negotiations of new leases and licenses, negotiations upon renewal or expiry of a lease, assist the Senior Facilities Manager in coordinating maintenance works, instruct dilapidation works, and Landlord fit out works. The successful candidate should be pro-active and forward thinking to drive revenues and ensure efficient operation of the portfolio
Tasks will include but not be limited to:
* Assist in the day-to-day management of the mixed-use portfolio.
* Providing professional advice to all departments regarding commercial property or estate management matters.
* Liaise with tenants, landlords, contractors and others as required, including dealing with telephone calls, emails and personal visits in a timely and courteous manner.
* Ad hoc property management duties in conjunction with our Senior Facilities Manager.
* Responsible for all landlord and tenant matters, lettings, rent reviews, lease renewals assignments, sub-letting, alterations and budgeting/forecasting.
* Liaising with our property management accountant to ensure rent reviews are triggered and correct rent is demanded in accordance with the lease.
* Negotiating all estate matters arising under existing leases of premises for both directly managed buildings and external agent managed buildings.
* Responsible for letting of vacant properties and liaising with leasing agents.
* Ensuring tenancy schedules are up to date and accurate.
* Assist in the Service Charge management and budget.
* Supporting the Head of Property on general portfolio administration.
* Efficient email correspondence, passing of messages and following up with all clients / tenants
* Responsibility for ensuring information on the property database is kept up-to-date regarding properties managed and any projects dealt with.
* Undertake any other duties within capabilities as and when required.
Skills & Experiences:
* Preferably a qualified member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) but consideration will be given to those with at least 5 years' experience as a Commercial Management Surveyor.
* 5+ years in a similar Real Estate role either client side or consultancy
* Ability to take full responsibility of the portfolio;
* Ability to coordinate all parties involved and report to the Directors;
* Well organised and efficient;
* Good working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and Outlook