Real Estate Portfolio Associate: Asset Mgmt & Strategic Leasing

Exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Surveyor / property professional (Lease Advisory / Occupier Transaction Management / L&T) to join a dynamic PE Real Estate investor with a diverse retail portfolio across the UK and Europe. Working closely with the Investment and Property Directors you will play a key role in shaping and delivering leasing and portfolio strategies as well as Asset Management initiatives. Client Details Our client is growing PE and Real Estate Family Office with a specialism in Retail investments and operating companies across the UK and Europe. Real Estate is a key value driver at Group level and encompasses strategic leasing & occupier strategy across hundreds of locations, freehold asset management and occupational liability reductions. Description Support the development and implementation of leasing strategies across a portfolio of retail assets, working closely with the Group Property Director and Real Estate team. Analyse portfolio performance, lease events and occupational costs to identify risks, reduce liabilities and spot valuable opportunities. Monitor key metrics including rent roll, lease expiries, break options, vacancy rates and over-rented properties. Identify opportunities to enhance freehold value and reduce leasehold liabilities through lease restructuring, renewals, surrenders and managed exits. Support and, where appropriate, lead lease negotiations including renewals, rent reviews, re-gears, surrenders and new lettings. Manage external agents and professional advisers and collaborate with operational teams. Produce portfolio reporting, dashboards and strategic recommendations. Maintain accurate property and lease records and support acquisition due diligence. Profile The successful Portfolio Associate should have/be: 2-5 years experience within commercial property, corporate real estate transactions / occupier side / Tenant Rep / Asset Management Understanding of commercial leasing,