Asset Manager

Berkeley Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate company in Greater London is seeking an Asset Manager to oversee commercial strategies and asset management initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Surveyor with strong analytical skills and experience in redevelopment. This role provides competitive benefits including 25 days annual leave, health insurance, and a pension plan. Join a team committed to positive working environments where employees can thrive.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 33

Private Medical Insurance

Online discount platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management supported by a relevant degree.
• Background in redevelopment or development management is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with ownership of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Produce and implement commercial strategy.
• Liaise with commercial agents and monitor performance.
• Undertake valuations and negotiate agreements.
• Ensure timely delivery of vacant possession.
• Foster relationships with development teams and tenants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Financial and analytical capability

High-quality report writing

Proficient in Excel and Word

Education

Chartered Surveyor (MRICS)

Relevant university degree

Job description

Asset Manager

Department: Land & Planning

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Aldgate, London

Description

Berkeley Capital is the largest division in Berkeley Group, focuses on large-scale brownfield regeneration projects in London, stitching these vast and isolated spaces back into the local fabric, bringing them to life with the right mix of homes, amenities, natural landscapes and open spaces.

Our award-winning developments include some of the country’s best-known long-term regeneration projects, such as Woodberry Down, Kidbrooke Village and Royal Arsenal Riverside.

Our sustainable, mixed-use neighbourhoods are designed in partnership with local communities, delivering the amenities and opportunities they value most, and ensuring they benefit first from regeneration.

As a business we are committed to fostering a positive working environment, where our people feel valued, empowered and able to grow.

The role

• Produce, implement and monitor and report progress of commercial strategy.
• Liaise with commercial agents, monitor their performance and appraise new opportunities as they are received.
• Undertake valuations of the commercial estate.
• Agree leasing HoT’s directly with tenants or in partnership with agents and negotiate Agreements for Lease and Lease with solicitors.
• Produce board recommendations including liaising with wider Berkeley team on asset management initiatives.
• Ensure smooth and timely delivery of vacant possession on pre-development sites.
• Foster strong relationships with development teams, estate managers, managing agents and tenants to ensure swift resolution of any issues.
• Produce regular reporting to senior leadership team and BH Board.
• Liaise with the build and technical teams on commercial arrangements and specifications.
• Where appropriate, deal with Tenants direct to agree key anchor pre-lettings.
• Assist the Land and Planning team in appraising new site opportunities.
• Monitor performance of rent collection and credit control with finance team.
• Represent landlord in property management meetings.
• Support pre-development team on matters relating to commercial property as part of process to fix design, viability and secure planning consent.

Experience required

• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), supported by a relevant university degree and post-qualification experience in asset management.
• Background in redevelopment or development management is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, with the ability to demonstrate robust financial and analytical capability, high-quality report writing, and a solid career history.
• Proficient in Excel and Word for analysis, modelling, and reporting.
• Able to manage multiple workstreams concurrently, maintaining focus on priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, practical mindset with a willingness to take ownership and drive outcomes.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.