Job Title

Portfolio Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Portfolio Manager

Job Level: Surveyor

Location: This role can be based in our Birmingham, Manchester or Edinburgh offices

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our Integrated Portfolio Management team.

Due to growth in our team, we are looking for four individuals across this particular account, we are flexible with office locations and would be happy to consider people looking to be based in Birmingham, Manchester of Edinburgh.

As a Portfolio Manager within IPM, you will be assisting in the management of a large, diverse geographical portfolio for a large government client. The role will see you provide occupier clients with full property management services, collaborate with other skill lines across the Cushman & Wakefield Group and deliver a best-in-class service to our clients.

Responsibilities:

*To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region
*Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the client’s premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant
*Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers
*For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison
*Manage exit strategies for freehold and leasehold properties being vacated
*Provide reasoned strategic advice to clients on lease events where required
*Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements (to include inspections where required) and advising clients of same
*Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
*Direct and frequent client contact and reporting

Qualifications

*Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
*Membership of RICS desired but not essential

Knowledge & Experience:

*Indicative 2 years relevant commercial property experience
*Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management
*Demonstrable technical competence in property management
*Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets)
*Property management / general practice background for or within either a corporate, public sector or private practice
*Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. TRAMPS/PM&A)



Skills & Personal Qualities:

Forward Planning: Plans and priorities own workload in order to achieve property management deliverables

Enabling Delivery: Capable of delivering property management effectively and thoroughly within agreed standards

Commercially Minded: Seeks efficiencies and cost savings for the client

Building Relationships: Establishes and nurtures harmonious relationships with clients, their advisers and colleagues

Developing People: Places a priority on developing own skills, knowledge and abilities in line with team requirements
Your application will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by Amelia Messenger. Please contact Amelia directly on or alternatively send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it’s not up-to-date) directly to , and for many more property jobs please visit our website www.beachbaker.co.uk