Assistant Asset Manager – 2 Year FTC

Company: Macdonald & Company
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Location: London
Job Description:

Assistant Residential Asset Manager – Mixed-Use Portfolio, London – 2 Year FTC

We’re working with a well-established international investment group to find an Assistant Asset Manager to take ownership of a predominately residential portfolio, with some minor commercial and development sites across London. Reporting to the Development Director, this is a genuinely hands-on role with real accountability, where you will manage asset performance, hold third-party managing agents to account, and play a key part in leasing, divestment and capex decisions.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Tracking income, voids, lease expiries, rent reviews, service charges and capex across the portfolio, with your own financial models and trackers
  • Owning relationships with third-party managing agents.
  • Leading on leasing activity and supporting asset divestment processes
  • Driving annual budgeting and forecasting alongside managing agents and finance
  • Preparing asset performance reporting for senior stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

  • 4–6 years’ UK real estate asset or property management experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK lease structures, rent reviews, service charges and landlord & tenant law
  • Confident financial skills and a track record of managing external agents and advisors
  • Mixed-use, residential or commercial portfolio experience is a bonus, as is familiarity with London PCL markets

This is a two-year fixed-term contract, hybrid working, offering genuine ownership of a substantial portfolio.

Posted: September 19th, 2026