Asset Manager - Build to Rent

PMR are seeking an Asset Manager to work with our client to support the operational delivery of asset management functions for a growing national Build to Rent portfolio of c.4,000 units. Based at the central London office, with regular site visits.

Key Accountabilities:

• Overall responsibility for the asset management of a proportion of the operational asset portfolio, including reporting, driving service standards, regular site inspections and management meetings.
• To be accountable for leasing performance, marketing strategy and competitor analysis across the operational portfolio; including:
• Developing asset specific leasing strategies, including the use of incentives, taking into account local market conditions and company targets
• Setting and monitoring targets for leasing income using a variety of metrics, such as growth, voids and performance against budget
• Responsibility for secret shopping of operational assets, developing strategies for improvement and overseeing implementation
• Reporting on leasing and marketing performance at internal meetings, through formal written reports and ad-hoc as required during periods of lease-up
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of equity partner reporting
• Providing regular market analysis, both UK wide and local market per asset / city
• Keeping an active competitor set with comparables of existing competitors and new supply
• Developing strong relationships with site teams and third party agents to drive results

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strives for continuous improvement and seeks opportunities for the same
• Self-starter, who relishes challenges and strives for the best
• Strong team player: builds relationships and consults with others, quickly establishes trust and credibility
• Diplomatic and challenging with the ability to influence others
• Confident with a positive outlook
• Strong decision maker who gives assurance
• Ethical with strong integrity
• Ability to deliver set objectives to time deadlines
• Ability to deal with confidential information
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and multitask in a calm and professional manner
• Able to work under pressure to deadlines
• Excellent critical thinking skills with aptitude for creative problem solving