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Real Estate Portfolio Manager

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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.
  • UK Real Estate Portfolio Manager, leading global Logistics Investor-Developer
  • High growth business; 1 Million SQ.M portfolio; 2.5M+ SQ.M in Planning pipeline

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

Strong salary + bonuses

Remote working; 1 day per week in office.

Contact
Ben Hodgson
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6950498
Phone number
+44 207 269 2406

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Sector
Property
Location
Reading
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Hodgson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2406
Job reference
JN-022026-6950498