Property Asset Manager - Public Sector Transactions

Joshua Robert; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear scope for career progression

Opportunity to work on impactful projects

Job summary

Joshua Robert in Greater London is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to advance property transactions while supporting public sector initiatives. You’ll engage with local authorities and navigate complex negotiation processes, managing diverse asset portfolios.

Ideal candidates will have significant experience in asset management or development and must be commercially astute, particularly within public sector partnerships. You will enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for career progression in a reputable property business.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in asset management, agency, or development with a focus on transactions.
• Familiarity with public sector property work or partnerships is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in negotiations on property deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions across the portfolio, including acquisitions and disposals.
• Work on deals involving local authorities and public sector partners.
• Assist with negotiations on development agreements and regeneration schemes.

Skills

Asset management

Transaction negotiation

Public sector engagement

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

RICS qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are working with a leading UK property owner with a multi-billion-pound commercial and mixed-use portfolio, looking to appoint a Senior Asset Manager to support transactional activity across its public sector partnerships.

This is an important role within the business, focused on progressing deals, supporting negotiations, and helping deliver property strategies across a large and diverse estate with significant public sector interface.

You would play a key role in driving transactions forward, unlocking value, and supporting the delivery of regeneration and asset management initiatives across major assets.

The Role

In this position, you will take a hands‑on role in managing and progressing property transactions involving public sector stakeholders, while supporting wider asset management and strategic objectives.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help move projects from concept through to execution, ensuring commercial outcomes are aligned with public sector priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading on transactions across the portfolio, including disposals, acquisitions, lettings, and partnership structures
• Working on deals involving local authorities, government bodies, and public sector partners
• Assisting with negotiations on development agreements, joint ventures, leases, and regeneration schemes
• Collaborating with development, investment, and asset management teams to drive project delivery
• Managing the day‑to‑day progress of transactions, ensuring momentum across complex projects
• Providing commercial insight on deal structures, risks, and opportunities
• Supporting asset‑level business plans through active management and transactional input
• Contributing to wider regeneration and place‑making initiatives across the estate

About You

• Strong experience in asset management, agency, or development with a clear focus on transactions
• Exposure to public sector property work or partnerships is highly desirable
• Proven experience supporting or leading negotiations across a range of property deals
• Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of value creation and deal execution
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders in complex environments
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• RICS qualification or working toward it, or equivalent experience

The Opportunity

• A senior‑level role within a well‑capitalised and highly regarded property business
• Exposure to high‑profile transactions and large‑scale regeneration projects
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and develop your deal‑making experience
• Involvement in projects that have a lasting impact on places and communities
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with clear scope for progression