Operations Consultant - Build to Rent, Living

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning boutique advisory firm is seeking a Rental Living Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing bespoke advice to developers and asset owners in the rental living sector, focusing on operational setup, strategic management, and market research. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of hands-on experience in property management, with a strong emphasis on client communication and project management. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and collaboration, and play a key role in shaping the future of rental living.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of operational experience in property management.
• Experience in Build to Rent (BTR) sector is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers on operational matters and strategic management.
• Conduct market research and produce research-based papers.

Skills

Operational Management

Strategic Planning

Market Research

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Membership with TPI or equivalent

Tools

Project Management Tools

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Operations Consultant - Build to Rent, Living, London

Client: deverellsmith

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5cccc275ff3e

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We represent an award-winning, boutique advisory firm in the Rental Living sectors. Due to a surge in new instructions, we are seeking a Rental Living Consultant to join our team. Our client collaborates with leading investors and developers, aiming to integrate seamlessly with client's teams to provide bespoke advice for each project.

Role Overview

The Rental Living Consultant will work across all consultancy elements within the rental living team, including design for management, operational setup, tendering, mobilisation, and market reporting. This role is crucial in advising developers and asset owners on operational matters and strategic management of portfolios, focusing on both residential and commercial retail assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise developers and asset owners on operational matters and strategic management of portfolios.
• Provide ongoing asset management support, including running operator tenders, assisting with mobilisation, and conducting operational audits.
• Development Consultancy:
• Consult on customer offerings, amenity space provision, and operational setup.
• Provide advice on building and apartment specifications, including ESG considerations.
• Budget for OPEX, mobilisation, building service charges, and other financial models.
• Develop comprehensive asset business plans and operational strategies for clients.
• Market Research and Strategy:
• Conduct research to establish rent levels, understand customer demographics, and analyse competitor offerings.
• Produce research-based papers using data for promotion and thought leadership.
• Project Management:
• Develop and manage project management tools to ensure project success.
• Work closely with Property Managers/Outsourced Service Providers to ensure assets are properly maintained, managed, and compliant with regulations.

Experience:

• 5-6 years of hands-on operational experience within property/portfolio/asset management or as a senior member of an onsite team.
• Experience in the BTR space is highly desirable.
• Likely suit a junior Asset Manager, Portfolio Manager, or accomplished General Manager.
• Strong communicator, comfortable presenting, reporting to, and meeting with clients regularly.
• Consultancy experience is desirable but not essential.
• Membership with TPI or equivalent is desirable.
• Confident and presentable in client-facing situations.
• Team-player who is comfortable working in a small team.