Client Side Asset Manager

An established client-side property company is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join its growing team in Leeds. This is a strategic role, with a remit that spans across both individual asset performance and wider portfolio management, helping to drive long-term value from a diverse commercial property estate.

Reporting to the Head of Property, you''ll take ownership of asset-level strategy, lease events, tenant relationships, and value-add initiatives – while also supporting portfolio-wide analysis, reporting, and optimisation. This is a hands-on, commercially focused position with the opportunity to make a direct impact on asset performance and portfolio returns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a regional portfolio of commercial properties, overseeing lease events, rent reviews, and tenant engagement
• Identify and implement asset management initiatives to improve income, reduce voids, and enhance capital value
• Contribute to portfolio strategy through performance analysis, forecasting, and reporting
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on refurbishments, redevelopment opportunities, and disposal plans
• Monitor market trends and occupier demand to inform strategy at both asset and portfolio levels
• Support acquisitions and disposals, providing asset-level input during due diligence and underwriting
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ESG requirements across the portfolio

• Proven experience in commercial asset management, ideally client-side or from a consultancy working closely with property owners
• Sound understanding of landlord & tenant law, lease structuring, and the commercial property market
• Comfortable working across mixed-use or multi-sector portfolios
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for identifying value-creation opportunities
• Confident communicator with experience managing internal stakeholders, tenants, and external advisors
• MRICS preferred, but not essential for the right candidate with relevant experience

• Competitive salary (£50,000 – £65,000 DOE)
• Annual bonus
• Car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Career progression in a growing, well-capitalised property company with a long-term investment strategy