Asset Manager

Asset Manager – Business Space / Office Assets

Purpose:

To be instrumental in the growth and development of an industry-leading, privately owned commercial real estate company.

Within an established Asset Management function, this role will take leadership responsibility for a portfolio of privately owned Business Space assets. You will identify and deliver opportunities to enhance cash flow and asset value, lead value-add initiatives, and take full ownership of the operational performance of your assets, supported by in-house Property and Facilities Management teams.

You will deliver concise, accurate and insightful reporting, present confidently to both internal and external stakeholders, provide best-in-class asset management advice, and drive profitable revenue growth across your portfolio.

We are looking for someone who embraces challenge and accountability. You will have full ownership of your assets and be expected to organise and lead the teams around you to ensure delivery against business plans.

Location: On-site in London (Knightsbridge) or Manchester (King Street), with regional travel as required

About Praxis:

Praxis is one of the UK’s leading privately owned real estate investors and managers, with a strong track record of exceptional investment performance rooted in astute market timing and best-in-class asset management.

Established in 2009, the business traces its origins back over three decades and multiple economic cycles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and deliver cost-effective asset enhancement initiatives, with primary responsibility for improving NOI across your portfolio
• Drive income growth through lettings, lease management, rent reviews and alternative revenue streams (e.g. car parking, meeting spaces)
• Proactively mitigate void costs and income shortfalls across the portfolio
• Lead refurbishment and reconfiguration projects to meet modern tenant demand, working with the Building Consultancy team to set budgets and monitor delivery
• Market vacant space and deliver new lettings, including appointing, managing and motivating letting agents
• Lead direct negotiations with tenants to achieve successful renewals, regears and value-accretive outcomes

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of five years’ proven Asset Management experience, ideally within the office or business space sector
• Demonstrable experience leading operational real estate professionals
• Strong commercial awareness, industry knowledge and competitor analysis
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills
• High level of competence with MS Office applications

Personal Specification:

• Strong initiative with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Creative thinker with an interest in repurposing and regeneration of real estate assets
• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
• Highly organised with strong administrative and reporting capability
• Decisive, confident and calm under pressure
• Resilient work ethic with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams
• High personal performance standards and attention to detail
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills
• Positive, reliable and delivery-focused mindset
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity within an entrepreneurial environment
• Able to prepare and present clear written documents, including internal reports and tender documentation
• Excellent written communication skills are essential

Our Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary DOE
• Discretionary bonus scheme