Asset Manager - Client Side

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment Limited is partnering with a fast-growing Midlands property business to appoint an ambitious Asset Manager focused on deals, acquisitions, disposals and development.

You will work client-side across the full property lifecycle, driving value, supporting development projects and reporting to senior stakeholders on growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in client-side asset management, commercial property agency, investment or capital markets, or development consultancy.
• Strong deal-making and analytical ability.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive mindset with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and execute acquisition and disposal opportunities.
• Drive asset management initiatives to enhance value across the portfolio.
• Support development projects from appraisal through to delivery.
• Prepare financial appraisals, feasibility studies and investment papers.
• Work with external agents, consultants and legal teams to progress transactions.
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with occupiers, investors, developers and professional advisers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic property initiatives.

Skills

Deal-making

Negotiation

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Analytical mindset

Job description

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial property business in the Midlands to appoint an ambitious Asset Manager with a strong focus on deals, acquisitions, disposals and development.

This is a client-side opportunity offering genuine exposure to the full property lifecycle. You'll play a key role in identifying value-add opportunities, driving transactions, supporting development projects, and working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver an ambitious growth strategy.

If you're currently working in asset management, commercial agency, investment, or development consultancy and are looking to move into a dynamic, high-growth business where you can have real influence, this could be an excellent next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and execute acquisition and disposal opportunities.
• Drive asset management initiatives to enhance value across the portfolio.
• Support development projects from appraisal through to delivery.
• Prepare financial appraisals, feasibility studies and investment papers.
• Work with external agents, consultants and legal teams to progress transactions.
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with occupiers, investors, developers and professional advisers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic property initiatives.

About You

You'll likely come from one of the following backgrounds:

• Client-side asset management.
• Commercial property agency.
• Investment or capital markets.
• Development consultancy or property advisory.

You'll also bring:

• Strong commercial acumen and deal-making ability.
• Experience of acquisitions, disposals or asset management activity.
• An understanding of development and value-add strategies.
• Excellent analytical and financial appraisal skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management capabilities.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with the confidence to take ownership.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-growth, ambitious property business.
• Broad exposure across asset management, development and transactions.
• A visible role with genuine influence on business performance.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Clear opportunities for career progression as the business continues to expand.

If you’re looking to move into a commercially focused client-side role where you’ll work on exciting deals, create value and help shape a growing portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.