Asset Manager

Rockbourne is delighted to be working with a leading Pan-European alternative real estate/infrastructure platform to help them appoint a top-tier Senior Asset Manager to join their London-based team.

Our client are at the forefront of building and operating sustainable infrastructure in key UK and European markets. My client has deployed over c.£400m, covering c.40 assets to date and they are currently on an exciting journey, building towards an aspiration of over £2bn of AUM in the next 3 years.

The Why?

In order to realise this vision, our client has become a vertically integrated real assets business that combines traditional acquisition, development and leasing activity with operational capabilities. With a strong focus on quality and sustainable growth, they are on a mission to enhance their market presence while continuing to deliver outstanding value to stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to significant projects that shape the real estate landscape. The role offers exposure to diverse geographies and functions, empowering you to make a real impact.

What is in it for you?

• Track Record – Our client has an existing enviable track record, and you will be able to leverage their extensive experience, strong relationships, brand and network.
• Team/Culture – Work as part of an experienced but humble leadership team who are very open-minded and are also committed to helping you to realise your goals and share in the successes along the way.
• Autonomy – The team will empower you to do your best work rather than dictate exactly how you do it, you will have the opportunity to grow into your role.
• Growth and Scale Potential – Our client is and plans to expand rapidly, and this role will be pivotal in this journey. You have the opportunity to join a scale-up business and fast-track your career.
• New/Nascent Asset Class – You have the chance to shape the future of a new business in a nascent sector that is well-positioned to become a major institutional real estate asset class.

What do you need to bring to the table?

• C. 6-12 years’ of asset management experience and will have worked in a PropCo, REIT, Real Estate Fund, or Real Estate Private Equity business
• Strong personal attributes and the ability to manage upwards
• Prior industrial/logistics asset management experience is desirable but not essential
• You will need to have a thirst for learning and be willing to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
• Detail orientated and resourceful with the ability to work with speed and accuracy
• Relationship building capabilities and confidence
• Second European Language (desirable)
• Development finance experience (desirable)

The role itself:

You will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the performance of our client’s investments. This involves developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance asset value, monitoring overall financial performance, preparing necessary analyses and reporting. It also involves oversight of property management, leasing, capex programs and other key asset-related processes.

• Asset Management: Oversight and management of the processes related to an asset following purchase. This includes leasing, business planning and performance, capital expenditure, property management, customer management, and reporting. It involves oversight of the projects and activities relating to improving the asset, optimizing its performance, and improving its economics. This involves building and maintaining high-quality relationships with customers, planning departments, property managers, service providers and other stakeholders to the assets.
• Strategic Planning: Provide input to the development of acquisition strategies including insight from customers, experience at existing assets, and insight drawn from the local perspective of planning departments, brokers, property managers and other sources of knowledge.
• Acquisition: Support the acquisition process, as required with insights and expertise from existing assets, markets and customers.
• Planning & Construction: Provide input to the planning and construction processes to support successful applications and construction projects. Support the planning and construction processes as liaison from the Investment team, ensuring that projects remain aligned with investment underwriting.
• Finance: Support relevant finance processes including monthly and quarterly financial reporting, valuation, cash flow management, capital project tracking and approvals, LP and other reporting

Other details:

• Salary: DOE + an uncapped discretionary bonus
• Location: London, West End