Asset/Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

A specialist operational real estate investment manager in the UK is looking for an Asset/Portfolio Manager to enhance its asset management function. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in asset management and will be involved in managing a diverse portfolio of properties, maximizing asset performance, and supporting ESG initiatives. This role offers an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for professional growth and direct interaction with senior leadership. Excellent Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in asset management, property management or operational real estate.
• Strong understanding of asset management fundamentals.
• Experience with stabilised assets and developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset and property management across a portfolio to maximise performance.
• Prepare and deliver annual asset management and business plans.
• Implement asset management initiatives including capex and disposals.
• Monitor performance and risk directly with operators.
• Support ESG initiatives and reporting across the portfolio.

Skills

Real estate asset management fundamentals

Strong Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Hands-on approach

Education

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

A fast-growing specialist operational real estate investment manager is seeking to appoint a Asset/Portfolio Manager to support the continued growth and professionalisation of its asset management function.

The platform manages approximately £2.bn of assets across c.140 properties, with a further 10–20 assets under construction at any given time, across the UK& Europe. The business partners with high-quality operators and developers, providing long-term equity and debt capital across multiple investment strategies.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on asset management role offering broad exposure across stabilised assets, developments and operational real estate. The successful candidate will work closely with the investment, asset management and ESG teams, taking real responsibility for asset performance and value creation across the portfolio.

The role is well suited to someone who enjoys being close to assets, operators and delivery, and who wants to grow with an ambitious, entrepreneurial platform rather than operate within a rigid hierarchy.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading asset and property management across a portfolio of assets to maximise performance and value
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of annual asset management and business plans at fund and asset level
• Implementing asset management initiatives including lifecycle and extraordinary capex, disposals and tenant transitions
• Coordinating internal teams and third‑party consultants across asset management, ESG and development workstreams
• Working directly with operators to monitor performance, risk and delivery, and to track asset‑level business plans
• Supporting ESG initiatives, data collection and reporting across the portfolio
• Leading delivery of asset management reporting to institutional investors
• Assisting with pre‑acquisition due diligence across operators, sites, buildings and developments
• Acting as a key point of contact on construction projects alongside third‑party project managers
• Undertaking regular site visits to support asset planning and strategy
• Supporting insurance renewals, lease compliance, covenant testing and lifecycle capex analysis
• Contributing to the implementation of asset management systems and standardised reporting

Candidate Profile

The role will suit a candidate with 5+ years’ relevant experience in asset management, property management or operational real estate who:

• Has a strong understanding of real estate asset management fundamentals
• Is commercially and analytically minded, with strong Excel skills
• Enjoys working across both stabilised assets and developments
• Is detail‑oriented, organised and able to manage multiple workstreams
• Communicates clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates curiosity, tenacity and a hands‑on approach

MRICS or equivalent qualification is preferred but not essential.

Culture and Progression

The business offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with a small but growing team, direct access to senior leadership and genuine scope for long‑term development and increased responsibility