Investment Manager, Real Estate Equity

Aviva; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking an Investment Manager for Real Estate Equity. The role involves managing high-profile assets, driving leasing strategies, and overseeing refurbishment projects. Ideal candidates have a strong background in commercial real estate investment and a passion for delivering value. This position offers flexible working arrangements and extensive benefits including a generous pension scheme and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Private Medical Benefit

Volunteer hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial real estate investment, leasing and ideally asset management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess leasing, valuation, and investment scenarios.
• Ability to manage refurbishment projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering value through creative asset management.
• Lead leasing strategies and manage external agents.
• Oversee refurbishment projects to optimize performance.

Skills

Commercial real estate investment

Leasing strategies

Asset management

Analytical skills

Project management

Job description

Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.

Investment Manager, Real Estate Equity

This is a great job for someone who is commercially driven and ready to take ownership of high-profile assets in Central London and beyond. Ideal for someone with experience in asset management, leasing, and/or investment and has a passion for delivering value through strategic initiatives.

A bit about the job:

We’re seeking a strategic, engaging and innovative individual to asset manage some of Aviva’s most prestigious Central London office investments. You’ll be responsible for delivering value through creative asset management, leading leasing strategies, and overseeing refurbishment projects. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external agents, and joint venture partners to optimise performance and returns. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape asset strategies, drive ESG integration, and represent Aviva in the market.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in commercial real estate investment, leasing and ideally asset management, preferably with a focus on Central London offices.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess leasing, valuation, and investment scenarios.

• Experience leading leasing strategies and managing external agents.

• Ability to manage refurbishment and repositioning projects, working with project teams to deliver on time and budget

• A results-driven attitude with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet challenging deadlines.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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