Senior Asset Manager – Commercial Property 8-10+ experience
Overview
Avril Clare Recruitment is proud to introduce a stellar opportunity for an accomplished Senior Asset Manager ready to take the next step in their career. We are seeking a high-calibre professional with 8–10+ years’ experience to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
Having partnered successfully with this firm on previous hires, we can genuinely speak to the exceptional working environment on offer marked by a collaborative culture, strong leadership, and a team that values both professionalism and people.
The successful candidate will manage the financial performance, operational oversight, and value enhancement of a commercial property portfolio, ensuring strong income performance, stakeholder reporting, lease management, and delivery of asset improvement initiatives.
While the portfolio is modest in scale, it demands a multifaceted and detail-oriented management approach across several operational levels.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Reporting & Stakeholder Management
Prepare and deliver annual budgets and quarterly fund reporting for the QIAIF Fund (multiple ownership structure), (Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment Funds) ensuring alignment with financial and asset performance data.
Provide regular updates to external valuers and review quarterly asset valuations.
Co-ordinate information requests for interim and year-end audited accounts.
Liaise with fund representatives, co-owners, lenders, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Oversee weekly rent transfer processes.
Commercial Asset Management
Monitor rental income, operating expenditure, and overall asset performance.
Manage arrears and enforcement actions where required.
Oversee marketing of vacant space and manage lease negotiations through to completion.
Implement rent reviews and lease renewals.
Prepare covenant compliance reporting for lenders where required across various asset classes.
Co-ordinate tenant matters and building maintenance issues with managing agents.
Oversee annual service charge budgeting and reconciliation processes.
Capital Projects / ESG Initiatives
Identify and assess sustainability and ESG improvement opportunities across the portfolio.
Prepare project specifications and budgets for Cat A office upgrades and related works.
Obtain required internal and external approvals.
Appoint and manage design teams, consultants, and contractors.
Oversee contract execution and project delivery.
Monitor timelines, budgets, and payment schedules.
Prepare and submit capital expenditure approval requests.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in commercial property or asset management.
Strong financial and budgeting skills.
Experience with landlord and tenant matters, leasing, and rent reviews.
Knowledge of service charge management.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing refurbishment or ESG-related projects desirable.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
This role is office based 5 days per with week with the option to work from home one day per week.
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