Real Estate Portfolio & Leasing Associate (6MTH FTC)

Exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded Surveyor / property professional (Lease Advisory / Occupier Transaction Management / L&T and/or Property Management) to join a dynamic PERE investor with a diverse retail portfolio across the UK and Europe. Working closely with senior property leadership, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering leasing and portfolio strategies across a large property estate. Client Details Our client is growing PE and Real Estate Family Office with a specialism in Retail investments and operating companies across the UK and Europe. Property is a key value driver within the group and encompasses Freehold Asset Management, Leasehold liability reduction and active portfolio strategy, creating a unique opportunity for a commercially focused property professional. Description • Support the development and implementation of leasing strategies across a portfolio of retail assets, working closely with the Group Property Director and Real Estate team. • Analyse portfolio performance, lease events and occupational costs to identify risks and opportunities. • Monitor key metrics including rent roll, lease expiries, break options, vacancy rates and over-rented properties. • Identify opportunities to enhance freehold value and reduce leasehold liabilities through lease restructuring, renewals, surrenders and managed exits. • Support and, where appropriate, lead lease negotiations including renewals, rent reviews, re-gears, surrenders and new lettings. • Manage external agents and professional advisers and collaborate with operational teams. • Produce portfolio reporting, dashboards and strategic recommendations. • Maintain accurate property and lease records and support acquisition due diligence. Profile A successful Portfolio & Leasing Associate should have: • 2-5 years of experience within commercial property, asset management or property management. • Understanding of commercial leasing and lease events. • Ideally MRICS qualified • Strong analytical and financial skills. • Advanced Excel and reporting skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Highly organised with strong attention to detail. • Experience within retail property portfolios. • Exposure to restructuring or insolvency-related property matters. • Experience managing external consultants or agents. Job Offer • Competitive salary up to £80,000 (pro-rata). • Bonus opportunities and additional benefits (pro-rata). • Great, fast-paced company culture, learning from seasoned PE professionals. • Opportunity to work on a fixed-term contract with the potential to flip to Perm, subject to needs and performance