Industrial Asset Manager (In-House)

The Opportunity

Kingsley is retained by a market-leading commercial developer & investment company that operates across the whole of the UK and Europe and is looking to appoint a Commercial Asset Manager in the Northwest.

Our client is one of the largest multi-unit industrial developers and investment managers, operating from offices across the UK, as well as Europe, and managing more than £900m of investment property across more than four million sq ft of commercial space.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Asset Manager to join the Northwest-based UK Investment Management team. This is a hands-on role with direct responsibility for the day-to-day asset management of a portfolio of multi-let industrial estates located predominantly across the Northwest and Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Asset management of a portfolio of multi-let industrial assets
• Developing and implementing value-add asset management strategies
• Formulating annual business plans for each asset
• Implementing and overseeing refurbishment programmes, and asset repositioning
• Managing asset management activities including new lettings, refurbishments, lease renewals, rent reviews, regears, lease expiries, surrenders and forfeitures
• Liaising and negotiating directly with tenants
• Producing fund reports for clients and debt providers
• Managing third-party service providers including letting agents, solicitors, property managers and building surveyors
• Sourcing, inspecting and carrying out due diligence for acquisitions and disposals

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Demonstrable track record of delivering value-add outcomes across real estate asset classes
• Experience of managing rent reviews and lease renewals
• Strong commercial acumen and sound analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and positive approach with strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience of managing regional multi-sector assets
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work on financial models independently
• MRICS qualified with post-qualification experience in asset management

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary package – to c.£65k basic (D.O.E.)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension / BUPA
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

To seek further information or to apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or email a copy of your latest CV to [email protected] quoting the position and reference AK3619453 for this role.

N.B. All Direct & Third-Party Applications shall be forwarded to Kingsley Property Recruitment for immediate review and shall not be recognised as an introduction.