Senior Asset Manager - Client Side
London | Up to £80,000 per annum
A well-established, privately owned real estate investment company with a diversified mixed-use portfolio — spanning premium residential, commercial offices and industrial assets is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to join their growing team.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced asset management professional to take genuine ownership of a complex, income-generating portfolio. You will drive value through active leasing strategies, portfolio optimisation, tenant engagement and rigorous cost and compliance oversight across a broad range of asset classes.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively monitor, negotiate and manage lease events across the portfolio — including rent reviews, break options and lease expiries — to maximise rental income and asset performance.
Interpret and apply commercial lease terms to inform asset management decisions and mitigate portfolio risk.
Drive occupancy strategy by instructing and managing letting agents for vacant commercial assets, overseeing deal execution and Heads of Terms.
Review and agree Heads of Terms (HOTs) with prospective tenants in collaboration with appointed agents to achieve optimal leasing outcomes.
Maintain accurate asset data across central systems, covering lease schedules, service charge accounts and insurance records.
Analyse tenant rent statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies to protect income streams.
Lead annual insurance renewals for best-value coverage; manage premium billing, recovery and reconciliation.
Manage insurance claims and oversee county court proceedings, including post-judgment recovery, where required.
Handle all tenant consent applications — alterations, assignments and sublettings — balancing asset protection with occupier flexibility.
Minimise void costs through effective management of business rates and utilities across vacant assets.
Ensure full statutory compliance at asset level: H&S, fire safety, asbestos and water risk assessments.
Liaise with the VOA on business rates appeals and negotiations to reduce occupancy costs.
Prepare, approve and manage service charge budgets, demands and apportionments for transparent cost delivery.
Oversee Section 20 consultation procedures for qualifying long-term contracts and major works.
Maintain proactive communication with residential and commercial occupiers regarding asset works, projects and key events. About You
You will be a commercially focused asset management professional with demonstrable experience managing complex, income-generating real estate portfolios — ideally across mixed-use assets. You will bring a strong understanding of lease structures, value-add strategies, service charge management and statutory compliance, combined with the confidence to engage effectively with occupiers, advisors and contractors at a senior level