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Description
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life.
Department: Land & Planning
Location: Battersea, London
Description
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life.
Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments.
Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford.
The role
We are seeking a Commercial Asset Manager to lead the commercial strategy for our mixed-use, predominantly residential-led developments. Reporting to the Development Director, you will shape and deliver bespoke commercial property solutions across retail, F&B, and office assets that not only drive financial performance but also enhance placemaking and community value.
You will oversee lettings, disposals, and asset management from early-stage planning through to legal completion and long-term performance, ensuring that commercial outcomes align with our wider business objectives. This is a high-profile role that requires a blend of commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and relationship-building skills.
- Develop and implement commercial strategies for mixed-use developments, aligned with business plans and placemaking goals.
- Provide commercially informed input at acquisition, appraisal, planning, and design stages.
- Appoint and manage external agents, setting clear objectives and monitoring performance.
- Lead lettings, disposals, and marketing strategies, securing competitive terms with tenants and investors.
- Negotiate heads of terms and drive legal completion of transactions.
- Produce viability reports, valuations, and board papers to support approvals and decision-making.
- Act as commercial lead on landlord works and coordinate enabling works in line with legal agreements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, agents, and local communities to support long-term asset value.
- Monitor and report on income performance, rent reviews, arrears recovery, and business rates mitigation.
- Represent Berkeley at industry and community events to promote engagement and tenant success.
Experience Required
- Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in lettings, sales, and asset management across retail, F&B, and office sectors.
- Solid knowledge of the UK property market, particularly mixed-use and residential-led schemes.
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to assess and manage legal agreements.
- Proficient in financial modelling, valuation, and market analysis (e.g. CoStar).
- Strong communicator, able to produce persuasive reports and present confidently to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative and relationship-driven, with a proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused approach.
Why join us?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
- Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
- Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
- Private pension plan.
- Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
Internal Applicants
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Housing and Community Development
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