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Portfolio Manager

Global Occupier Services

Birmingham

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firmâ™s 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

We have an fantastic opportunity for a Portfolio Manager to join our expanding, market-leading Global Occupier Services business team. You will be assisting in the management of a diverse property portfolio for one of our most prestigious accounts. Providing occupier clients with full property management services, based in Birmingham collaborating with other business services across the Cushman & Wakefield Group.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure cost effective operational running of client portfolio/region
• Liaison with clients and 3rd parties i.e. landlords and their agents to ensure uninterrupted use of the clientâ™s premises, effectively acting as the intermediary between landlord and tenant
• Identify and drive through cost savings for corporate occupiers
• For sublet properties, monitor income collection and tenant liaison
• Manage exit strategies for freehold and leasehold properties being vacated
• Provide reasoned strategic advice to clients on lease events where required
• Ensure adherence to lease terms and compliance with statutory requirements (to include inspections where required) and advising clients of same
• Manage and liaise with other Cushman & Wakefield teams and other professionals to provide a full service to the client
• Direct and frequent client contact and reporting

Qualifications

• Degree level estate management qualification or equivalent desired
• Membership of RICS desired

Knowledge & Experience:

• Indicative 2 years relevant commercial property experience
• Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding property management
• Demonstrable technical competence in property management
• Basic IT skills (word-processing and spreadsheets) Property management / general practice background for or within either a corporate, public sector or private practice
• Working knowledge of industry specific packages preferred (e.g. TRAMPS/PM&A)

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information