Assistant Portfolio Manager

Role Purpose

CBRE is responsible for the management of the Shell Retail Real Estate portfolio of interests in relation to its petrol filling stations (and accompanying retail and EV interests) within the Asia, EMEA and North America Region. The contract covers 18 countries and approximately 175 CBRE Account FTEs are currently in place globally. The Assistant Portfolio Manager will manage the UK Shell portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

‒ Resolve any property management issue that may arise across the UK portfolio.

‒ Routine liaison with client’s stakeholders including FM, Operational Team, solicitors, tenants, landlord & third parties.

‒ Manage Landlord and tenant relationships and deal with any issues presented.

‒ Ensure all instructions relating to client property closures are promptly communicated, all parties are informed, and all necessary actions taken within agreed timescales.

‒ Assist the process consent applications for alterations, assignments, change of use and under lettings whether acting for landlord or tenant.

‒ Support with Shell Team projects (such as portfolio/Ibis review)

‒ Assist with negotiations and completion of lettings/rent reviews/renewals.

‒ Support with disposals and accusation transactions including the marketing process.

‒ Work to develop asset optimisation throughout the Shell portfolio.

‒ Manage third party contractors to ensure meet service delivery expectations.

‒ Instruction as appropriate of other professional colleagues within CBRE offices in relation to planning, building consultancy etc to support Shell initiatives.

‒ Ensure client approvals and recommendations are properly submitted.

‒ Making sure service delivery is compliant to agreed procedures, GFA, LCA and KPIs

Person Specification/Requirements

‒ Experience of commercial real estate lease transactions

‒ You will independently manage a high-volume workload, performing complex tasks, and seeking advice when necessary.

‒ Be able to manage client expectations and deliver a wide range of tasks. You will have the foresight to identify risks and opportunities, making recommendations that benefit both the client and CBRE.

‒ You will maintain a strong professional reputation by delivering high standards of work. You will drive your personal development, seeking feedback, and providing technical support to junior staff members.

‒ As a collaborative team player, you will share information to benefit the business while respecting client confidentiality. You will recognize and acknowledge the contributions of your team members and help enhance their networking abilities.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.

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About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment company, with leading market positions in leasing, property sales, outsourcing, property management and valuation businesses. With 2022 revenues of $30.8 billion and more than 115,000 employees serving clients in over 100 countries, the firm's scale allows it to access unmatched data and market knowledge around the world.

CBRE serves a range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

In the UK, we service our clients from our offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Southampton.

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