Lead Property Asset Manager - Humber Port CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Lead Property Asset Manager - Humber Port ABP Property is the largest port related property operator in the UK, with an annual rent roll of £120m, and a land bank of 1,800 acres with the appetite to acquire further strategic land holdings. We are seeking to appoint a Lead Property Manager as part of the new ABP Property strategy in their Humber Port. This will be central to the success of the future development pipeline and revenue growth. Opportunities exist to enhance the current tenanted portfolio through strategic lease management and the renegotiation of current leases driving and challenge the status quo of ABP operational land and undeveloped land to unlock value. Responsible for identifying new property opportunities through managing and building relationships with new and existing ABP customers to ensure we can achieve their long term property requirements and add value to our investment portfolio. This position would suit an experienced Property Asset Manager who is looking to take the next step into a senior asset manager role.
OUR EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION Reports: • (Future) / line management responsibility for a Property Asset team.
Reports to Head of Property Humber
Key Stakeholder engagement
Internal Head of Property Lead Property Development Manager Regional Estate Management Group Property Teams Master planning
Regional Finance Managers Regional Commercial Teams Group Projects External Landowners and agents Consultants Statutory bodies, local interest groups, neighbors, local authorities
• Working with the Estate Management team to review opportunities in the leased estate • Formulation of annual asset management plans • Working closely with the Lead Property Development Manager to identify new acquisitions • Progressing and growing the opportunity pipeline and prioritising accordingly • Supporting in capex spend and EBITDA growth aspirations • Supporting in the selection of third party consultants to ensure to ensure the most effective team in place JOB DESCRIPTION
Identification of parcels of underutilised parcels of land and developing strategies for increasing their value and the return to ABP. • Engage with existing customers proactively to understand their business needs, negotiating new lettings to support either their expansion or down sizing whilst ensuring back to back deals where possible • Maximise ABP capital value by restructuring/ regearing leases and explore early surrender opportunities • Identification of underutilised areas of ABP’s operational estate challenging occupation with ABP operational teams and presenting solutions to enhance service delivery and/or create additional value • Developing and managing programs of activity to deliver asset management initiatives from initial opportunity through to realisation of each project • Identification of nearby and adjacent parcels of land or buildings for strategic acquisition including sale and leaseback opportunities from owner occupiers • Early identification of delivery risk and development of mitigation strategies • Engage with the wider property function and peers in other regions in the development of ABP property asset management best practice process and procedure • Delivering projects and initiatives that support and enhance ABP sustainability goals • Formation and management of project teams to deliver property asset management initiatives
PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualification • MRICS or equivalent Essential • Previous, proven experience of providing asset management advice is essential. • Demonstrable knowledge of, and ability to manage, end to end value add initiatives. • Strong verbal, numerical and written communication skills to support interactions with wider company and external parties • Tenacious with a will to succeed, and solid negotiation skills. • The ability to quickly strike rapport with internal/external stakeholders • Excellent networking skills – capable of operating in varying cultural environments in a development process • Analytical – capable of articulating and reporting using business and financial metrics • Able to interpret complex information and data • Planning and prioritisation skills • Ability to deliver to deadlines and self-manage. • Innovative and confident in challenging the status quo, in listening and engaging and in proposing solutions • Ability to identify opportunities in a timely manner and hold people to account. • An appreciation and understanding of operational risk in the port / industrial / logistics sector and an understanding of when and how to seek specialist advice and input
• Be able to report, engage with and make recommendations to both Property and non-Property colleagues in a concise business focused manner • Ability to communicate and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels • Ability to manage numerous activities simultaneously and prioritise workload. • Team player who is able to work with, learn from others and act as a coach / mentor to more junior members of the team. • An understanding of environmental and sustainability best practice • Full driving licence Experiences • Demonstrable experience of successful asset management delivery across the UK. Competencies: • The job holder needs to deliver against ABP’s values based competency model • Proactive and high energy • Strong customer service ethos
For a confidential conversation please contact our advisor at The Management Recruitment Group: Daniah Williams MRICS Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a covering letter (of not more than 2 pages). APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should be sent to: Daniah.williams@mrgglobal.com
Closing date for applications is: 4 September 2023
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