Property Asset Manager – Retail

The Opportunity A leading UK property investment and development business is seeking an Asset Manager to join its growing Scotland-based team, focusing on a high-quality retail portfolio. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-capitalised, highly respected client-side platform with an active asset management strategy and long-term investment horizon.    The role offers significant exposure across the full asset lifecycle, working closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, leasing, repositioning and value creation across a diverse retail portfolio.    This opportunity would suit either:

• An existing Asset Manager looking to join a leading client-side business, or
• A Surveyor currently in Valuation, Agency or Property Management looking to transition into asset management.

   Key Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive asset management initiatives to enhance value across a retail-focused portfolio
• Work closely with leasing agents on lettings, regears and lease restructures
• Identify and execute value-add opportunities, including refurbishments, repurposing and tenant mix strategy
• Support investment and disposal activity, including underwriting and due diligence
• Produce and present asset business plans and performance reporting
• Liaise with internal teams and external advisors including agents, solicitors and consultants

   About You

• Degree qualified in Real Estate / Property or related discipline
• Ideally MRICS qualified (or working towards)
• Background in valuation, agency, property management or asset management
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the UK retail property market
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and deliver value creation opportunities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

   What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a market-leading client-side property business
• Exposure to high-profile retail assets and strategic asset management projects
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
• Competitive salary and bonus package

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