Asset Manager

Company: Macdonald & Company
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Location: London
Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly active and growing real estate investment and asset management platform focused on driving value across a UK retail portfolio. This role offers genuine exposure to hands-on asset management, working closely with senior decision-makers to execute business plans, drive leasing activity and deliver asset-level performance improvements across a diverse portfolio.

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day asset management of a multi-asset retail portfolio, with a strong focus on income optimisation, leasing strategy and value creation.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting and increasingly taking ownership of asset-level business plan execution
  • Driving leasing activity across the portfolio alongside external agents
  • Managing rent reviews, lease renewals, regears and tenant negotiations
  • Analysing tenant mix, retailer demand and market trends to support asset strategy
  • Assisting with refurbishment, repositioning and alternative use initiatives
  • Working closely with property managers and consultants to optimise operational performance
  • Monitoring portfolio performance and supporting investment decision-making through financial analysis
  • Preparing investment papers and investor reporting

Candidate Profile

  • 2–4 years’ PQE experience within asset management, investment or leasing-focused real estate roles
  • Strong understanding of the UK retail market and occupier dynamics
  • Exposure to direct asset management initiatives and leasing activity
  • Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Highly numerate with good financial skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Posted: May 23rd, 2026