Real Estate Portfolio & Leasing Associate (6MTH FTC)

Exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded Surveyor / property professional (Lease Advisory / Occupier Transaction Management / L&T and/or Property Management) to join a dynamic PERE investor with a diverse retail portfolio across the UK and Europe. Working closely with senior property leadership, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering leasing and portfolio strategies across a large property estate.

Client Details

Our client is growing PE and Real Estate Family Office with a specialism in Retail investments and operating companies across the UK and Europe. Property is a key value driver within the group and encompasses Freehold Asset Management, Leasehold liability reduction and active portfolio strategy, creating a unique opportunity for a commercially focused property professional.

Description

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• Support the development and implementation of leasing strategies across a portfolio of retail assets, working closely with the Group Property Director and Real Estate team.
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• Analyse portfolio performance, lease events and occupational costs to identify risks and opportunities.
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• Monitor key metrics including rent roll, lease expiries, break options, vacancy rates and over-rented properties.
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• Identify opportunities to enhance freehold value and reduce leasehold liabilities through lease restructuring, renewals, surrenders and managed exits.
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• Support and, where appropriate, lead lease negotiations including renewals, rent reviews, re-gears, surrenders and new lettings.
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• Manage external agents and professional advisers and collaborate with operational teams.
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• Produce portfolio reporting, dashboards and strategic recommendations.
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• Maintain accurate property and lease records and support acquisition due diligence.
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Profile

A successful Portfolio & Leasing Associate should have:

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• 2-5 years of experience within commercial property, asset management or property management.
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• Understanding of commercial leasing and lease events.
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• Ideally MRICS qualified
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• Strong analytical and financial skills.
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• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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• Experience within retail property portfolios.
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• Exposure to restructuring or insolvency-related property matters.
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• Experience managing external consultants or agents.
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Job Offer

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• Competitive salary up to £80,000 (pro-rata).
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• Bonus opportunities and additional benefits (pro-rata).
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• Great, fast-paced company culture, learning from seasoned PE professionals.
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• Opportunity to work on a fixed-term contract with the potential to flip to Perm, subject to needs and performance
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