Client-Side Property Manager

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Are you an experienced Property Manager looking to take ownership of a substantial retail portfolio on the client side? We are representing a leading UK property company seeking a commercially astute and proactive Client-Side Property Manager to oversee a large-scale retail portfolio across the Midlands region.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-capitalised and forward-thinking organisation with a high-quality asset base and a long-term investment strategy.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, you will assume responsibility for the strategic and operational management of a diverse retail portfolio comprising shopping centres, retail parks, and high street assets.
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Day-to-day property management across a multi-asset retail portfolio
  • Service charge management, budgeting, and reconciliation
  • Oversight of managing agents and external consultants
  • Tenant liaison and relationship management
  • Ensuring full compliance with statutory and health & safety obligations
  • Supporting asset management initiatives to drive value and performance
  • Monitoring income, arrears management, and reporting
  • Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance programmes
  • Assisting with ESG and sustainability initiatives across the portfolio
The Candidate We are seeking an individual with:
  • Proven client-side or managing agent property management experience
  • Strong retail asset experience (shopping centres and/or retail parks preferred)
  • Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen
  • Solid understanding of landlord and tenant matters
  • Experience managing service charges and budgets
  • MRICS qualification (preferred but not essential)
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
The Opportunity
  • Join a market-leading property investor and developer
  • Take ownership of a high-profile retail portfolio
  • Work within a collaborative and commercially driven team
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing platform
If you are an ambitious property professional seeking a client-side role with real influence and portfolio responsibility, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

To apply or learn more, please contact us directly.