Real Estate Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage a property portfolio in the UK that supports bp's retail, convenience, and electric vehicle charging operations.

• Oversee the performance of both leasehold and freehold assets.

• Safeguard property interests while identifying opportunities that align with business goals.

• Handle lease renewals, rent reviews, lease restructures, property disposals, acquisitions, and other transactions.

• Offer real estate advice to development, construction, and maintenance projects.

• Assist with landlord approvals, licenses, and access arrangements.

• Supervise property-related costs, including rents, service charges, business rates, and professional fees.

• Plan and forecast expenditures in accordance with business priorities.

• Ensure compliance with lease, licensing, and statutory obligations.

• Track key dates, contractual commitments, and potential risks.

• Collaborate with internal teams and consultants to resolve issues and maintain effective controls.

• Engage with landlords, tenants, local authorities, joint venture partners, investors, and infrastructure providers.

• Oversee external property agents, legal advisors, valuers, managing agents, and specialists in business rates.

• Maintain accurate portfolio records and support reporting requirements.

• Provide insights for investment planning, governance activities, and business decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in commercial real estate, estate management, asset management, or a similar property-focused field.

• Familiarity with UK lease agreements, landlord and tenant issues, business rates, and property compliance.

• Competence in budget management and engaging external advisors.

• Capability to balance competing priorities across a diverse portfolio.

• Skill in articulating complex property issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Curiosity and a practical approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to foster effective working relationships across various teams and customer groups.

• Proficiency in utilizing data and evidence to guide decision-making.

• Ownership of outcomes while remaining receptive to diverse perspectives.

• Experience working within environments that have established governance and compliance standards.

• Strong communication skills.

• A degree or equivalent in Real Estate, Property, Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline is advantageous.

• Professional membership such as MRICS is appreciated but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Collaborative workspaces within a contemporary office setting.

• An inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

• Reasonable adjustments or accommodations available during the application or interview process.

• Expectation of up to 50% travel associated with this role.