Associate, Property & Asset Management in Bristol

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JLL’s Bristol office is a dynamic regional hub, supporting clients across the entire Southwest of England and South Wales. Our Bristol team includes specialists from a variety of disciplines such as Agency, Valuation, Capital Markets, Project & Development Services, and more, ensuring a collaborative and multifaceted working environment. Within the Bristol office, our Property Management team is one of the largest and most well‑established in the region, comprising over 15 management surveyors. We manage a varied portfolio for a diverse client base and provide proactive property management services across a wide geographical area including major cities and towns throughout the Southwest and South Wales.

We pride ourselves on our positive and supportive culture—our team places a strong emphasis on mutual support, both through professional development and during times of need. Whether you are early in your surveying career or seeking to broaden your experience, you’ll find knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and encouragement are central to how we work. Our ethos extends beyond day‑to‑day work: we’re a sociable group that enjoys regular team events and activities, making it easy to build lasting connections with colleagues. This friendly and inclusive atmosphere is complemented by the opportunity to interact regularly with other market‑leading teams from the Bristol office, including Planning, Building Consultancy, Lease Advisory, and Property & Asset Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management including service charge: Ensure accuracy of all financial data and reporting, including occupier charges.
• Financial Management: Manage financial accountability including liaison with clients and tenants to manage cashflow (charge raising, managing service charge recoverable and non‑recoverable expenditure, supplier payments etc.).
• Credit Control: Oversee and support credit control process.
• Accounts Payable: Process invoices, meeting KPIs on Accounts Payable actions.
• Cost Management: Demonstrate strong cost management and financial acumen by regularly reviewing service charge cash flow and budget to ensure all supplier payments are made in time.
• Budgeting: Prepare and reconcile budgets in accordance with RICS guidelines.
• ESG Initiatives: Lead on ESG initiatives and implementation; align client’s ESG strategy with JLL’s roles and responsibilities under the PMA.
• Data & Systems Management: Maintain all data held on internal systems to ensure accuracy within JLL and client KPI’s; maintain accuracy of all occupier data, including managing and reporting on key lease event data; proficiency in MS Office and JLL property management systems.
• Supplier & Facility Management: Manage performance of third‑party suppliers alongside FM colleagues and/or third‑party FM providers.
• Inspections: Ensure all portfolio sites maintain high standards of presentation using the JLL Vision inspection tool to report, manage and resolve any issues efficiently; ensure that all properties are presented to a high standard using the JLL site presentation tool as a means to record and manage issues.
• Transactions: Handle transitions in/out at client and property level; support property management due diligence in relation to any purchases; ensure properties are ready for sale and support with disposal.
• Client Reporting: Manage client reporting timelines and issue reports as per the PMA; attend and take notes at client meetings, including preparing reports and taking minutes; understand and adhere to the client PMA, their asset strategies and KPI’s.
• Lease & Legal Management: Manage lease and license process, including drafting recommendations and instructing solicitors; support wider transactional activity, including sales and lettings (i.e. CPSE's); ensuring tenant compliance with lease covenants, recommending remedies to breaches and managing any issues through to conclusion.
• Occupier Engagement: Proactively engage with occupiers to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction; gather intelligence on tenant business activity to feed into client business plans.
• Headleases: Provide general advice and recommendations in respect of landlord’s obligations under headleases; manage properties in a manner consistent with any relevant headlease covenants.
• Health & Safety: Understand Health & Safety compliance and implement necessary measures.
• Insurance: Supports insurance renewal process by ensuring accuracy of renewal data; able to lead and manage complex insurance claims; manage and implement insurance risk mitigation measures.
• Void Property Management: Monitor vacant property and undertake necessary management actions including those specified by the client’s insurer.
• Business Development: Play an active role in winning new business and expanding existing client relationships.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute towards BAU/JLL projects and working groups; assist in preparing and delivering property management reports as required; awareness of wider JLL service lines and demonstrate a proactive approach identifying and facilitating cross‑selling opportunities; contribute towards team budgets for cross‑selling, asset management fees and surveying fees; liaise with third‑party specialists in relation to management issues as required; investigate and remedy defects or errors in property management matters originating prior to the Commencement Date including but not limited to accounting matters (including reconciliations), tenant disputes (including in relation to arrears) and matters relating to other third parties including freeholders, neighbours and statutory bodies.

Candidate Profile

• Professional Background: Proven track record in property management, with broad sector experience and preferably at least 5 years PQE; maintains knowledge of commercial property legislation and industry best practices.
• Strategic Capabilities: Demonstrates strategic thinking and the ability to craft innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• Commercial Acumen: Skilled at building and maintaining client relationships; proactive in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Results‑Driven Approach: Sets and achieves ambitious targets consistently; balances efficiency with effectiveness in driving continuous improvement.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Self‑motivated professional who thrives on challenges; adept at fostering teamwork and building trust across diverse groups; demonstrates leadership through example and initiative; recognised as a key figure on client instructions, serving as an escalation point and/or support for junior team members.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Combines diplomacy with assertiveness to influence stakeholders; possesses strong negotiation skills and communicates persuasively.
• Personal Qualities: Projects confidence and maintains a positive outlook; makes sound decisions that instill confidence in others; upholds high ethical standards and demonstrates unwavering integrity; exhibits intellectual curiosity and a willingness to innovate.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced IT skills, particularly in property management systems; sharp analytical and problem‑solving abilities; excels in financial planning, budgeting, and operational reporting.
• People and Work Management: Adhere to JLL Working Practices guidelines, ensuring all correspondence and communication is executed to a high professional standard, with tasks completed in a timely manner; provide line management for direct and matrix reports, ensuring compliance with JLL and client KPI’s; mentor and train team members to maximise individual skills and abilities.
• Value Creation: Implement added value initiatives for JLL operations and property management work; demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of JLL services and market trends; share expertise with clients and colleagues; maintain a strong presence within the regional and wider Property & Asset Management (PAM) team; contribute positively to office culture.
• Process Improvement: Participate in project‑based initiatives to enhance PAM processes; engage in cross‑functional projects within the regional office, including social activities, business development, and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Promote and encourage DEI within PAM and JLL; actively participate in company DEI initiatives, including training, supporting Business Resource groups, and fostering open conversations.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.