Senior Asset Manager

Embed Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Competitive salary

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Embed Talent is seeking an experienced Commercial Asset Manager to take ownership of a varied portfolio of commercial properties. You will manage day-to-day asset management, oversee lease events, optimise income and ensure compliance across the portfolio.

You will review lease documentation, negotiate Heads of Terms with tenants, work with external agents, and collaborate with finance teams on service charge reconciliations, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial asset or property management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leases and UK property legislation.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of organisation with competing priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated and independent working style.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial asset management for a portfolio of properties.
• Oversee lease events including rent reviews, renewals, break clauses and expiries.
• Review and interpret commercial lease documentation.
• Instruct and manage external letting agents for vacant properties.
• Negotiate Heads of Terms with prospective tenants via appointed agents.
• Maintain lease, insurance and service charge information across systems.
• Investigate tenant account discrepancies and resolve rent queries.
• Manage insurance renewals, recoveries and claims.
• Handle applications for alterations, assignments, and underlettings.
• Manage service charge budgets, demands and reconciliations.
• Work with finance on year-end reconciliations and arrears.
• Ensure statutory compliance (health & safety, fire risk, asbestos, water hygiene).

Skills

5+ years' experience in commercial资产管理

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independence

Attention to detail

Tools

Qube

Job description

Are you an experienced Commercial Asset Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a varied commercial property portfolio?

We're looking for a commercially minded property professional with strong asset management experience to oversee lease events, maximise portfolio performance, ensure compliance, and build excellent relationships with tenants and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing commercial decision-making with operational property management and wants to play a key role in the long-term success of a diverse commercial portfolio.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day commercial asset management of a portfolio of properties, ensuring assets are managed efficiently while protecting income and maximising value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all lease events including rent reviews, lease renewals, break clauses and lease expiries.
• Reviewing and interpreting commercial lease documentation.
• Instructing and managing external letting agents for vacant properties.
• Negotiating Heads of Terms with prospective tenants through appointed agents.
• Maintaining accurate lease, insurance and service charge information across internal property management systems.
• Investigating tenant account discrepancies and resolving rent statement queries.
• Managing annual insurance renewals, recoveries and insurance claims.
• Handling tenant applications for alterations, assignments, underlettings and other lease consents.
• Managing recovery processes, including County Court claims where required.
• Reducing void costs by proactively managing business rates, utilities and vacant units.
• Ensuring statutory compliance across the portfolio, including health & safety, fire risk, asbestos and water hygiene requirements.
• Managing business rates matters with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
• Preparing and approving service charge budgets, demands and apportionments.
• Overseeing Section 20 consultation processes where applicable.
• Working closely with finance teams on year-end service charge reconciliations.
• Managing service charge recoveries and arrears.
• Reviewing repair quotations and major works, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting and cost recovery.
• Communicating planned works effectively with commercial and residential occupiers where appropriate.

About You

You'll be an experienced commercial property professional who is comfortable managing multiple priorities while making sound commercial decisions.

You'll ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial asset or property management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial leases and UK property legislation.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of organisation with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence making decisions and taking ownership of your portfolio.
• Previous experience using Qube property management software would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to manage a varied commercial property portfolio.
• High level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

If you're an experienced Commercial Asset Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential conversation.