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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
Source: Cushman Wakefield Career Page
