Assistant Commercial Property Manager

Near Edinburgh

Excellent Salary + Benefits + APC Support

SpenceLooker Recruitment is delighted to be working with of the UK's leading privately owned commercial property investment companies to recruit an Assistant Commercial Property Manager for its expanding Scottish team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious graduate or assistant surveyor looking to build a long-term career in commercial property management. Working alongside an experienced team, you will gain exposure to every aspect of commercial property management while receiving full support towards your APC qualification if required.

Based from the company's office near Edniburgh, you will assist in managing a diverse Scottish portfolio comprising 14 commercial assets, extending to over 560,000 sq ft across approximately 150 industrial units and office suites.

The portfolio spans Dumfries, Hamilton, Wishaw, Cumbernauld, Perth, Grangemouth, Livingston and the west of Edinburgh, providing excellent exposure to a varied range of commercial property assets.

The Role

You will work closely with a Regional property Manager assisting with the day-to-day management of the portfolio while developing your technical knowledge across commercial property management, leasing and landlord & tenant matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of a commercial property portfolio.
• Carrying out regular property inspections and preparing reports.
• Liaising with occupiers, landlords, contractors and professional advisers.
• Assisting with new lettings, lease renewals, rent reviews and lease regears.
• Preparing Heads of Terms and progressing transactions through to completion.
• Supporting landlord and tenant negotiations including assignments, underlettings and licences.
• Assisting with service charge budgets, expenditure monitoring and reconciliations.
• Monitoring lease events and ensuring statutory and contractual compliance.

The Person

This opportunity would suit an ambitious individual looking to develop a career within a leading commercial property investment company.

Applicants should possess:

• A degree in Real Estate or a related property discipline.
• Ideally a minimum of 6 months' commercial property experience, gained within property management, agency, asset management or a similar environment.

A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to develop a career in commercial property.

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ambition to work towards MRICS qualification (desirable but not essential).

The Opportunity

This is an excellent chance to join one of the UK's most respected privately owned property companies, where you will receive first-class mentoring, genuine responsibility from day one and the opportunity to progress your career within a highly experienced commercial property team.

Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, the company offers structured APC support, excellent career progression and exposure to a high-quality commercial investment portfolio across Scotland.