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Real Estate Asset Manager

London Permanent View Job Description
The Asset Manager will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio and optimising asset performance. The role requires a strategic focus on leasing and occupier relationship management, with an emphasis on driving value creation.
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  • Renowned international Real Estate Investor-Developer, mixed-use UK projects
  • Client-side Asset Management role, high-touch Tenant approach

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international real estate investor-developer with a strong UK presence. They have a demonstrable track record in delivering exciting mixed-use projects with several significant commercial buildings in redevelopment phase in London.

Job Description

  • Reporting to two members of the Senior Leadership Team in London, the Real Estate Asset Manager will be responsible for implementing asset management initiatives across the commercial portfolio.
  • Core to this is the strategy and management of leasing initiatives in retail / F&B units:
    • Managing leasing agency partners and their marketing activities and expressions of interest.
    • Taking a strategic view in the selection process for best-fit Tenants to complement a scheme's goals.
  • The Asset Manager will also be responsible for the wider day-to-day Estate management aspect of the portfolio including the HQ building, being the key point of contact with all Tenants, Property Managers and Advisors.
  • Working closely with, and influencing, Development Management processes, leading discussions with Local Authorities and other stakeholders enhancing existing and new relationships.
  • Preparation of internal asset management presentations, slide decks and support materials as well as all necessary reporting requirements.
  • Overseeing all asset management initiatives and L&T events.
  • Day to day management of all relevant appointed third-party consultants.
  • Strategic management of Tenants and their expectations during phased developments, being on-hand to ensure a smooth process.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Real Estate Asset Manager will have:

  • Minimum 10 years post MRICS qualified experience in commercial real estate asset management.
  • Real Estate (or Built Environment) degree.
  • Agility and pro-active approach - ability to resolve issues swiftly with a positive commercial outcome.
  • Excellent relationship management skills, including quality track-record of engaging and influencing development processes / Development Managers, Local Authorities and JV Partners.
  • Demonstrable Tenant engagement skills, ideally with high-touch experience with premium brands, food & beverage, leisure and hospitality operators and their exacting standards.
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a close-knit team.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of how asset management initiatives play into the wider success of an Investor-Developer portfolio and reputation to deliver.
  • Excellent timekeeping and project management skills.
  • Ability to present both verbally and in written reports.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive basic salary and bonuses
  • Pension and benefits
  • Exposure to the development end of the risk curve.
  • Career path for growth, additional portfolio responsibilities.
Contact
Ben Hodgson
Quote job ref
JN-032024-6377382
Phone number
+44 207 269 2406

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Sector
Property
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Hodgson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2406
Job reference
JN-032024-6377382