Asset Manager - UK - 163

Schroders Capital Real Estate is seeking a real estate asset manager with industrial sector experience, who has strong organisational and analytical skills to work across multiple UK real estate funds, based in our London office. You will be responsible for asset management initiatives, asset level business plans, cashflow and income projections. You will also be involved in industrial transactions, both buying and selling and will have a strong interest in the industrial market.

What you’ll do:

• Directly responsible for a portfolio of industrial assets producing and executing asset level business plans, including the refurbishment of vacant space and improving common parts.
• Assist a lead asset manager on larger more complex projects including substantial development initiatives.
• Asset management responsibilities will include overseeing the leasing of vacant space, progressing rent reviews and lease renewals, as well as overseeing the property management functions.
• Seeking to maximise NOI across all buildings.
• Engage with occupiers and have a specific interest in industrial markets across the UK.
• Be responsible for building strong relationships with external consultants in order to support asset management initiatives.
• Be actively involved in the buying and selling of industrial assets both logistics and multilet estates.
• Provide assistance on oversight of the collection of sustainability data by the property managers and input into Investment Sustainability Action Plans and long-term vision for the assets.
• Looking to reduce use of fossil fuels and improve sustainability credentials of all buildings.
• Support Schroder's “Real Estate with Impact” approach to sustainable investing.
• Be confident and clear in conveying recommendations and rationale, and able to report portfolio initiatives to the Schroder Real Estate investment committee and Fund manager.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need:

• Ideally asset management experience in industrials, alternatively relevant property industry experience which could typically include property management or valuation, with an understanding of both required - ideally RICS or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial real estate markets and expertise and specific understanding of industrial markets.
• Understanding the changing requirements of the occupiers.
• Confident in taking ownership of a small portfolio of assets, reporting to your line manager – looking to drive and track NOI across the assets.
• Willing to assess business activities/processes to identify scope for value enhancing opportunities, refurbishments and letting strategies, as well as overseeing the management functions.
• Organised, analytical and with good attention to detail.
• Ability to present analysis, outputs and rationale in a clear, concise manner – strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident in taking ownership of your objectives and efficiently managing your time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead a team of external consultants assisting with asset management of your assets and to develop strong relationships with industry peers and advisors.
• Understanding of real estate cash flow modelling with experience in Excel, Argus or similar – ability to review outputs to justify decision making.
• Understanding of the drivers of performance and value creation in property.

What you’ll be like:

• Clear and demonstrable interest in real estate and a career in real estate asset management – keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Professional with a high standard of personal integrity.
• Numerical, diligent and organised.
• A team player, with a strong work ethic and commitment to the role, with an ability to perform under pressure.

We recognise potential, whoever you are. Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer.