Property Asset Manager
27 days ago
Manchester
Your new companyOur client manages mixed-use estates and commercial assets. They have gone through a period of growth over the last few years and are now looking to take on a Property Asset Manager to the team in Manchester. This is managing a prestegious mixed use estate in central Manchester.As a Property and Asset Management Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing and enhancing a diverse commercial property portfolio. Working alongside experienced colleagues across surveying, facilities management, and finance, you will help drive asset performance, strengthen occupier relationships and deliver value-led strategies for their clients.This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of assets, influence key property decisions and build trusted relationships with investors, occupiers and stakeholders. Whether overseeing lease events, supporting asset strategies, managing service charge budgets or identifying opportunities to improve performance, you will be empowered to make a meaningful impact.They are looking for a commercially minded, proactive and collaborative property professional who shares their commitment to excellence, attention to detail and outstanding client service. In return, you will join a supportive and ambitious team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and your success is celebrated.Your new roleDevelop and execute property asset management strategies to maximise property performance and valuePerform financial analysis and market research to identify opportunities for growth, investment, and portfolio optimisationCollaborate with local letting agents to develop and implement letting strategies, focusing on securing new lettingsCoordinate with property managers to ensure smooth building operations and proper maintenance.Oversee service charge budgeting, management, and accountingOversee rent collection, other receivables, and debt recovery processesManage tenant relationships by addressing concerns and ensuring a positive tenant experienceSupervise lease administration, including lease renewals, negotiations, rent reviews, and tenant retention effortsMaintain and update in-house lease records, including administration and documentation of lease agreementsManage tenant applications for alterations, alienations, and other requestsConduct periodic tenant experience reviews and property inspections to ensure asset quality.Build and maintain strong working relationships with existing clientsPrepare and deliver regular asset performance reports for senior management and property owners, focusing on financial performance and key metricsAttend client meetings, preparing necessary materials and following up with actionable stepsLiaise with building managers and regional facilities managers to ensure effective property managementOversee insurance matters, including claims management.To assist and support the Commercial Property Surveying team in the asset management of the properties managed.Going into further detail: -Complete monthly or quarterly client reports, meeting with the client to agree strategic objectives and associated actions to be takenOversee and report on the performance of the property and ensure maximum value.To oversee Service Charge Budget schemes on all assetsLead on Lease transactions, Licence to Alter and Assignment applicationsSign off rent and service charge prelists, holding arrears meetings, liaising, and advising clients on debt recoveryUndertaking periodic inspections on assets under managementAssessing leases, producing change notes, maintaining up-to-date tenancy information, developing and maintaining property management software and client files.Planning for critical lease event dates such as reviews, lease expiries and advising on options and best methods of implementation to the client.Building insurance administration, including overseeing insurance claims from inception to completionWorking closely with the Building and Estate Management team to deal with all on-site issues, as well as service charge matters/queriesWorking together with the finance team relating to leasing, rent and service charge mattersTo undertake other duties and responsibilities within the department, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the postThe post holder's duties must be carried out in compliance with property policies on Equal Opportunities Policy, Information Security Policies, and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and other subsequent Health and Safety legislation.What you'll need to succeedRICS accredited (preferred but not essential)Solid command of written and spoken EnglishMinimum 2:1 degree level (RICS accredited, preferred but not essential).Commercial property management experience of at 3 yearsProperty management systems and software experienceExperience in undertaking lease transactional workA working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and OutlookExperience of presenting and reporting to clients.What you'll get in returnWorking Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pmNature of Work: Office (at least 4 days a week in the office)Annual Leave provision: 25 Days, excluding bank holidaysBonus: DiscretionaryPension: If the employee chooses to pay a 5% of Pensionable Pay each period, 5% of Pensionable Pay each period.Probation Period: 6 monthsShould the employee successfully complete the probationary period, the employee will benefit from:Healthcare: Bupa Select CoverLife Assurance & Income ProtectionMedicashWellbeing Benefit of up to £250 per Year.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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