Real Estate Portfolio Manager

As an Associate in the Real Estate Portfolio Management team, you will manage property performance of existing assets as well as assist managing hand-over of new UK development pipeline. Reporting to the Head of Portfolio Management & ESG, the role focuses on a proactive, high quality asset management approach; maintaining strong tenant relationships, driving financial performance and ESG alignment.

Client Details

With over 40 years of track-record in major global Logistics markets, a stellar pipeline and particular focus in Europe, our Client is a fast-paced Investor-Developer. The business combines long-term strength from significant institutional partners with a modern approach to delivering ESG-informed Industrial & Logistics developments.

Description

• Manage and optimise real estate portfolios to achieve financial objectives.
• Analyse market trends and provide insights to support decision-making processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximise property value and return on investment.
• Prepare detailed portfolio performance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with leasing, property management, and finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant property regulations and standards.
• Assist in the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.Work closely with the Head of Portfolio Management & ESG to deliver a proactive, ownership-led asset management approach.
• Act as the key asset contact for tenants and stakeholders, managing day-to-day property matters efficiently and commercially.
• Oversee lease events including rent reviews, lease renewals, licences to alter and general Landlord & Tenant matters.
• Monitor and report occupier issues that could affect valuation, investment performance or risk profile.
• Support acquisitions and disposals, including on-boarding new assets and coordinating handover from development/investment teams.
• Manage and oversee appointed managing agents, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and the RICS code of practice.
• Oversee external consultants to ensure tenant compliance with lease covenants.
• Ensure recovery of rent, service charge, insurance, rates and professional fees.
• Oversee preparation, monitoring and control of service charge budgets and reconciliations.
• Approve invoices and consultant costs, ensuring works are delivered to required standards.
• Work closely with Accounts teams to ensure accurate reporting, support internal stakeholders and prepare periodic performance reports.
• Work with the Insurance team to ensure appropriate coverage across the portfolio and oversee management of any claims.
• Monitor legal, compliance and risk-related matters affecting the assets.
• Work with the Head of Portfolio Management & ESG to improve energy performance, carbon reporting and occupier engagement.
• Manage ESG data collection, performance tracking and KPI reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring sustainability trends, regulation and best practice.

Profile

The successful Real Estate Portfolio Manager should have:

• A BSc / MSc Degree in Real Estate / Property / the Built Environment.
• Ideally MRICS qualified.
• Proven experience managing commercial property, with a strong preference for Industrial / Logistics sector.
• Full UK Drivers Licence with willingness and ability to travel up and down the UK.
• Strong understanding of Landlord & Tenant legislation and commercial lease structures.
• Experience managing service charge budgeting and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with business rates strategy and working with rating consultants.
• Strong financial literacy with the ability to interpret and explain service charge budgets.
• Experience with property management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management across tenants, consultants, lenders and investors.
• Confident communicator able to present technical and commercial matters clearly.
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues effectively.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Able to manage own workload effectively.

Job Offer

Strong salary + bonuses

Remote working; 1 day per week in office.