Client Side Asset Manager

Commercial Asset Manager
London | £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
 
An established and privately owned Property Company (Prop Co) with a diverse £700m mixed-use portfolio—spanning high-end residential, commercial offices, and industrial assets—is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join their team.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing a high-value, varied portfolio where you'll have genuine responsibility for lease events, tenant relationships, service charge management, and compliance across a range of property types.

Key Responsibilities
- Proactively monitor, negotiate and manage tenants' lease events including rent reviews, break clauses and lease expiries.
- Interpret and apply standard commercial lease terms accurately from lease documentation.
- Instruct and manage letting agents for vacant commercial properties.
- Review, negotiate and agree Heads of Terms (HOTs) with prospective tenants via instructed agents.
- Maintain up-to-date property data on central systems covering leases, service charges and insurance.
- Review tenant rent statements, investigating any discrepancies or variances.
- Lead annual insurance renewals to ensure best value and oversee billing and recovery of insurance premiums.
- Manage insurance claims and instruct county court proceedings, including post-judgment recovery actions.
- Handle all applications for consent, including alterations, assignments and under lettings.
- Minimise vacant property costs through effective management of business rates and utilities.
- Ensure full block/building compliance, including statutory audits for H&S, fire, asbestos, and water risk assessments.
- Liaise with the VOA on business rates matters and appeals.
- Prepare and approve service charge budgets, demands, and apportionments.
- Oversee Section 20 procedures for long-term service contracts and major works (where applicable).
- Ensure effective communication of projects and works to residential and commercial tenants.
 
About You
You will have a solid background in commercial property management—ideally within a mixed-use environment—and a strong understanding of lease management, service charges, and compliance frameworks. You'll be proactive, commercially minded, and comfortable liaising with tenants, contractors, and professional advisors