Office Leasing & Asset Manager

YTL UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YTL UK is seeking an office leasing specialist to manage leasing strategies and optimize asset values. This role involves proactive market engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure tenant satisfaction and long-term sustainability at the Brabazon development in Bristol.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Combined pension contributions up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Performance related bonus

Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Option for electric car

Referral fee for new hires

Qualifications

• Deep experience in leasing and asset management of commercial office real estate.
• Extensive network in the Bristol commercial property markets.
• Strong knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored marketing and leasing strategies for prospective tenants.
• Manage the end-to-end leasing process including tenant relations.
• Achieve annual leasing targets and maintain a pipeline of occupiers.

Skills

Business Development

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Effective Communication

Education

Degree in Real Estate

RICS Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

YTL Developments has a unique client-side opportunity for an office leasing specialist to establish a new community of office occupiers at the most exciting new employment destination in the South West.

You will establish commercial strategies and manage leasing processes for upcoming assets by proactively securing occupiers through market engagement, pre-lets, and lease agreements post-completion.

We are a team of adventurous place makers, creating award-winning developments where many generations can thrive. We're only interested in making long-term commitments as we strive to build tomorrow's sustainable mixed-use neighbourhoods.

We are currently transforming the historic former Filton Airfield – birthplace of Concorde and supersonic travel – into a thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol, known as Brabazon.

Inspired by an icon of engineering, Brabazon is a place that changes everything. Over the next 20 years, Brabazon will become the largest new urban centre in the southwest, anchored by over three million square feet of commercial space.

In the long term, YTL Developments has ambitions to acquire additional sites which could offer a wider geographical remit for this role.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management within the Sales and Marketing division, the successful individual will maximise office asset values by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance revenue, minimise void periods, ensure tenant satisfaction, and safeguard the long-term sustainability of the portfolio.

In addition, you will also be involved in projects in the R&D, life science and industrialsectors.

Your principal responsibilities will be to:

• develop tailored marketing and leasing strategies to attract occupiers and identify prospective tenants through market research, networking and collaboration with agents
• leverage pre-let agreements during construction and ensure successful lease signings upon completion
• maintain an active pipeline of potential occupiers and execute deals to maximise asset value
• manage the end-to-end leasing process, including agent oversight, legal documentation and tenant relations
• optimise returns from existing tenants through lease renewals, rent reviews and strategic negotiations
• identify and deliver letting and placemaking opportunities to support early-stage town centre developments at Brabazon
• collaborate with Property Managers and Construction and Infrastructure teams to prepare occupational budgets and processes
• manage the handover of commercial assets, legal matters, service charges, payment compliance, andbusiness rates
• provide day-to-day tenant management, ensuring compliance with lease obligations and addressing enquiries
• conduct market analysis to refine marketing and sales strategies for diverse commercial sectors
• foster productive relationships with neighbours, tenants and stakeholders to protect estate value and resolve issues proactively
• achieve annual leasing targets and maintain a pipeline of occupiers for Brabazon
• interact with key stakeholders (both internally and externally) such as Marketing and Sales, Customer Relations, Planning and Development, Agents, Tenants, Developers and Local Authorities.

What you'll need

We are looking for an individual, who has deep experience and a proven track record in leasing and asset management of commercial office real estate.

You will have strong business development, and presentation skills, with an extensive network in the Bristol commercial property markets.

A hands-on, practical approach to property management, with a strong knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, service charge scheduling, business rate mechanisms and systems

Additional skills required for this position will include project management, delivering tasks to budget and schedule, effective communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

You will preferably be degree qualified in Real Estate (or a similar subject) and RICS Qualified.

What you'll receive

• A competitive salary.
• Combined pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Performance related bonus.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.