At a Glance
- Tasks: Take charge of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and drive impactful asset management.
- Company: Privately owned developer and investor with an active portfolio across the South of England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and involvement in exciting refurbishment projects.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and truly influence your assets in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: MRICS qualified with 2+ years of commercial asset management experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Chichester - 4 days office / 1 day home - Contract until February 2027 - Privately owned developer and investor with an active portfolio.
£60,000 - £80,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Are you an asset manager looking for a hands-on role across industrial, office and mixed-use assets? Do you want a portfolio you can genuinely influence rather than a list of rent reviews to work through?
Hop To Talent are hiring an Asset Manager for a privately owned commercial developer and investor operating across the South of England. It's a maternity cover running to February 2027, covering an active portfolio of industrial and logistics, office and urban mixed-use assets. The role is hands-on and the autonomy is real - you own your assets end to end, from business plans and appraisals through to lettings, landlord and tenant matters and refurbishment works, and you can be as involved in a project as you want to be.
WISH LIST
- Commercial asset management experience across industrial, logistics or offices, ideally client side
- Strong appraisal and analytical skills - you can build the business plan, not just report on it
- Proactive, calm under pressure and comfortable owning decisions on your own assets
THE ROLE
- Take ownership of a portfolio of commercial assets and build a detailed understanding of the properties and the occupiers
- Produce annual asset business plans, make capex recommendations and forecast leasing events
- Appraise asset management initiatives and leasing deals in Argus Enterprise to support your recommendations
- Lead the marketing and letting of vacant space
- Manage landlord and tenant matters including regears, variations, assignments, renewals, expiries, dilapidations and rent reviews
- Appoint and oversee external surveyors, agents, consultants and managing agents
- Oversee planning applications and run refurbishment projects through to completion
- Agree service charge budgets, complete reconciliations and hold quarterly management meetings
- Manage rent collection, insurance claims, utilities contracts and rates mitigation on vacant space
- Support the team with biannual valuations
- Prepare the asset management board pack and present updates to the board and JV partners
- Own health and safety compliance across your properties and make ESG recommendations, including the EPC tracker
YOUR PROFILE
- MRICS qualified with a minimum of 2 years PQE
- Effective communicator - written and verbal
- Good working knowledge of Argus Enterprise
- Commercial asset management experience
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car - the portfolio is spread across the South of England and you'll be out on site regularly
Asset Manager (Commercial Property) employer: Hop To Talent
Join a dynamic privately-owned commercial property developer and investor in West Sussex, where you will have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of assets in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role offers a unique chance to engage in hands-on asset management while enjoying a flexible four-day work week. Experience a culture that values innovation and sustainability, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
