Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Unilabs; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Real Estate Portfolio Manager to shape the future of their real estate strategy. In this pivotal role, you will lead the management of a complex asset portfolio, driving cost savings and service improvements. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to implement effective asset management practices. Your expertise in analytics will inform real estate decisions, ensuring optimal utilization of assets. Join a team that values collaboration, transparency, and professional excellence, and make a significant impact on the organization's real estate operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in managing complex multi-site asset portfolios.
• Chartered Surveyor with expertise in commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Facilities and Estate Asset Management Plan.
• Manage leases and ensure compliance with key lease events.

Skills

Asset Portfolio Management

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

BSc in Estate Management

MRICS qualification

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Teams

Property Management Systems

Job description

Unilabs occupies around 2,000 locations across 15 countries. The Global Real Estate team's purpose is to enable the ‘Business' to deliver its capabilities by managing the company's physical assets and optimizing real estate locations.

As Unilabs Real Estate Portfolio Manager, you will work with the Global Real Estate team and Procurement to identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for cost savings and service improvements. The Portfolio Manager will play a crucial role in managing Unilabs' real estate portfolio, ensuring effective budget management, lease administration, and supporting strategic planning and optimal use of Unilabs' estate, maximizing financial returns while aligning with corporate priorities.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in leading a culture of continuous improvement in real estate and facility operations, resulting in improved efficiency, customer experience, value for money, and compliance. They will have leadership experience within large, complex organizations, inspiring and leading teams but also willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved directly.

This is a new role and an exciting time to join Unilabs and help shape the future of the business.

Core accountabilities:

1. Lead the development and implementation of the annual Facilities and Estate Asset Management Plan detailing key objectives for the year ahead to support business strategy, current assets, development plans, asset strategy, and financial implications.
2. Lead the annual review of the asset management strategy and work with stakeholders to develop robust asset management practices across the portfolio.
3. Identify and implement property data solutions and improvements to support the development and management of the real estate portfolio.
4. Use analytics from data and metrics across the global portfolio to drive service delivery improvements and efficiency, informing real estate decisions over 3-5 years, and enabling proactive asset management strategies to maximize portfolio value and performance.
5. Proactively manage leases and ensure compliance by managing key lease events and making timely decisions.
6. Collaborate with the FM Manager to support ESG targets.
7. Work closely with Procurement to ensure correct contracts are in place, and develop KPIs and SLAs to monitor real estate consultants.
8. Partner with the Global Real Estate team and country stakeholders to identify opportunities for asset utilization and optimization.
9. Monitor market trends, legislation, and emerging opportunities to inform investment strategies.
10. Provide real estate support across all markets to maximize operational and property portfolio performance, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, transparency, continuous learning, and professional excellence.

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing complex multi-site asset portfolios with effective decision-making and strong commercial skills.
• Strong analytical skills and lateral thinking to develop innovative solutions.
• Experience managing full project cycles for property asset management systems, including implementations.
• Excellent IT skills, including cloud-based tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams), project management software, and property management systems.
• Understanding of effective corporate real estate management strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder and team management skills.
• Skilled negotiator, problem solver, and team player.
• Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in commercial real estate and landlord-tenant matters.
• BSc in Estate Management or equivalent, MRICS qualification, and minimum 10 years PQE.