Asset Manager

Varnom & Ross Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Varnom & Ross Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to take a central role in the strategic management of a substantial institutional property portfolio.

You will own asset strategy, value creation and client relationships in a science and technology‑led Cambridge setting. You will develop and execute short, medium and long‑term asset plans, lead leasing, planning, refurbishment, rent reviews and investment initiatives, and coordinate with occupiers, advisers and authorities

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in commercial property.
• Experience across value-add initiatives.
• Ability to present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience delivering asset management initiatives such as leasing, refurbishment, development, planning or re-gearing.
• Coordinate internal teams and external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short, medium and long term asset management plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance portfolio performance and value.
• Lead asset management initiatives including lease renewals, rent reviews, re-gearing, lettings, refurbishment, development and planning.
• Provide oversight of projects, risk and wider asset management initiatives.
• Coordinate with occupiers, local authorities and other stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial appraisal

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Asset Manager

Cambridge | Institutional Property Investment

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Asset Manager to take a central role in the strategic management of a substantial institutional property investment portfolio.

This is a particularly interesting opportunity for someone looking to take greater ownership of asset strategy, value creation and client relationships, with a significant focus on a major science and technology-led property destination in Cambridge.

The opportunity

You will work closely with a sophisticated institutional investment client, taking responsibility for developing and delivering asset management strategies across a diverse property portfolio.

A key part of the role will be the active management of a major science and technology-focused property asset in Cambridge, working alongside a broad team of property professionals and external specialists.

The role will involve identifying opportunities to enhance asset performance and long‑term value, with exposure to initiatives spanning leasing, development, planning, refurbishment, rent reviews, lease renewals, re‑gearing and investment strategy.

You'll have the opportunity to develop ideas, build business cases and work with stakeholders to turn those strategies into tangible outcomes.

Why this opportunity?

• Genuine strategic responsibility – play a key role in shaping asset strategy and delivering long‑term value.
• Major institutional client – work directly with an experienced and sophisticated property investor.
• Significant Cambridge asset – take responsibility for a major science and technology‑led property asset within a dynamic investment environment.
• Broad asset exposure – work across a diverse investment portfolio rather than being restricted to a single property type.
• Value creation focus – identify opportunities and take them from initial concept through to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder exposure – develop relationships with occupiers, advisers, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborative environment – work alongside specialists across asset management, property management, leasing, planning, project management and facilities.
• Long term perspective – operate within an investment environment focused on sustainable performance and long‑term value creation.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and implementing short, medium and long term asset management plans.
• Identifying and delivering opportunities to enhance portfolio performance and value.
• Leading asset management initiatives including lease renewals, rent reviews, re‑gearing, lettings, refurbishment, development and planning.
• Undertaking financial appraisals and assessing the commercial viability of opportunities.Managing strategic relationships with occupiers, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Providing oversight of projects, risk and wider asset management initiatives.
• Working closely with legal advisers, consultants and other professional teams.
• Supporting the development and delivery of sustainability strategies.
• Overseeing valuations and liaising with valuation specialists where required.
• Coordinating the delivery of wider property management, financial management and reporting services.
• Providing high quality reporting and contributing to the wider success of the investment and property management function.

About you

We're looking for an experienced Asset Manager or Investment Surveyor with a strong grounding in commercial property and a genuine interest in active asset management.

You will ideally have experience across a range of value‑add initiatives and be comfortable assessing opportunities, presenting recommendations to stakeholders and seeing projects through to completion.

You'll bring:

• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience undertaking financial appraisals.
• Good knowledge of Landlord & Tenant legislation and commercial property.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• The confidence to deal directly with sophisticated clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience delivering asset management initiatives such as leasing, refurbishment, development, planning or re‑gearing.
• The ability to coordinate internal teams, external advisers and service providers.
• A collaborative and commercially minded approach.
• An interest in sustainability and long‑term value creation.

MRICS qualification and 5+ years' PQE would be advantageous, although relevant experience and a strong track record in asset management will be considered.