Lead Property Asset Manager - Humber CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
// EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in the post of Lead Asset Manager (Humber Port) at Associated British Ports.
This is part of the new ABP Property strategy in their Humber Port Property team and it will be central to the success of the future development pipeline and revenue growth. ABP 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. 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. This position will be 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.
If this position sounds of interest, please read on to find out more.
Daniah Williams MRICS Director, The Management Recruitment Group
// ABOUT ABP HUMBER There are four ports within the Humber Port region of ABP.
Grimsby Although retaining its strong
Immingham The Port of Immingham offers an extensive range of roro and lolo freight services to Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic. With river and in-dock deep-water facilities and easy access to the major trade routes, Immingham is less than 24 hours from a European market of 170 million people. Modern rail infrastructure handles more than 260 rail freight movements a week, with the port also offering high-speed road links - from the M180 through to the M18 and M1 - allowing UK-wide cargo distribution from a location strategically close to the UK’s industrial heartland.
Goole As the UK’s most inland port, Goole is ideally situated for access to the country’s transport infrastructure. Located on the River Ouse, some 50 miles from the North Sea and less than two miles from the M62, Goole is only 30 minutes’ drive from the industrial areas of West and South Yorkshire. The North Midlands and the North- West are no more than an hour’s drive away. The port also has rail connections to many berths and well- used canal connections to West and South Yorkshire. The 310-acre Capitol Park distribution centre is conveniently located close by.
Hull The Port of Hull on the north bank of the Humber Estuary is just 20 miles from the North Sea. The port is connected by dual carriageway road links to the M62 and then M18, and M1, to service the whole of the British Isles. It is also connected into the inland waterways system. ABP Humber is working with Siemens on the £310m Green Port Hull development, a wind turbine blade manufacturing, assembly and servicing facility on the Alexandra Dock. As well as containers, ferry travel and roro, Hull specialises in handling forest products and a range of bulk commodities, while BP has a strong presence in the chemical market. Hull is also home to the UK’s first fully- enclosed cargo-handling facility for weather-sensitive cargoes such as steel.
connection with the fishing and food industry, Grimsby is the UK’s major car import terminal and is at the forefront in serving the developing offshore wind energy industry. Grimsby River Terminal can accommodate vessels carrying up to 3,000 vehicles and the port handles more than 500,000 vehicles each year as both imports and exports. Grimsby is located just seven miles from the open sea, on the south bank of the River Humber and within easy reach of the UK’s industrial heartland. The M180/A180 dual carriageway runs right to the dock entrance, providing fast links to the M18 and M1. There are also direct quayside rail connections which link the port to the national railway network.
// JOB DESCRIPTION
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Reports • (Future) / line management responsibility for a Property Asset team. • KPIs: • 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 Accountabilities • 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
Lead Property Asset Manager
Humber Region
Head of Property - Region
Purpose 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. Scope 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. The Lead Property Asset Manager, as part of the new ABP Property strategy, 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.
Locations • Regional Based • Some travel around the UK to be expected
// PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualification • MRICS or equivalent
• 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 For a full JD, please get in touch with ABP’s recruitment partner, The Management Recruitment Group.
Essential • Demonstrable experience of successful asset management delivery across the UK. • Proactive and high energy • Strong customer service ethos • 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
// APPLICATION PROCESS
For a confidential conversation please contact our advisor at The Management Recruitment Group:
Daniah Williams MRICS daniah.williams@mrgglobal.com m: 07989 435 960
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a covering letter (of not more than 2 pages).
Applications should be sent to: daniah.williams@mrgglobal.com
Closing date for applications is: 10 September 2023
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