Asset Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Asset Manager /Leasing Manager - OUR CLIENT is an expanding international group who have made substantial commercial investments in the UK property market. As they continue to grow and progress their UK business and next stage of their investment activity, they have instructed us to help them employ an experienced Asset Manager to take responsibility of existing and newly acquired commercial assets in London and across the UK.

THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES for the Asset Manager will include:

• Formulating and implementing asset management strategies and plans in line with the business unit's vision to drive revenue, lower operating costs while delivering excellent and quality customer experience for the buildings and identify and achieve highest value for the portfolios under management.
• Overseeing any asset enhancements, sustainability initiates or other major capital projects for the portfolios.
• Responsible for delivering profit and loss and balance sheet of the portfolio under management and producing monthly reports covering assets financial performance, leasing status, rental collection, building operations, etc.
• Managing service providers including the on-site property management team, external solicitors, letting surveyors for new leases, and lease advisory teams for rent reviews.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviewing annual service charge budgets for the subject properties and verifying expenditure follows the RICS Service Charge Code of Practice.
• Assisting the Director in building a strong Customer relations workstream, participating in update and negotiation meetings with Customers, being aware of their profile in the buildings.
• Carrying out investment appraisals for new transactions, comparing them to annual budgets and making recommendations on their implementation to the Director.
• Working with colleagues to promote community in the buildings, including building loyalty to the Building App and encouraging Customers to engagement events.
• Assisting headquarters in the formulation and implementation of the investment strategy, acquisitions and takeover processes for new assets. Advising or providing potential investment opportunities across UK as and when requested by headquarters.
• Handling any ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.
• Promoting corporate culture to service providers/business partner.

THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS for the Asset Manager are :-

• You must be MRICS
• You must have a deep understanding of current market condition and relevant statutory frameworks; and possess a proven market connection and network.
• Strong hands-on experience in asset management with good exposure to on-site activity, leasing, rent reviews, projects, procurement and sustainability.
• Suitable track record of managing large commercial assets (including offices) in the
• Exposure to Real Estateacquisition / investment and exposure to property transactions.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Effective interpersonal, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Service oriented, self-motivated, excellent communication and articulation skills.
• Written / spoken Chinese (Mandarin) would be seen as a value add.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday - pension, private medical, income protection, etc.

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