Property Projects Asset Manager - Home Based

A leading UK retail company is seeking an experienced Property Investment & Asset Management professional to join its regional property team in a field-based role.

This position plays a critical role in protecting, enhancing, and growing the value of a diverse pub estate through high-quality investment delivery, robust property management, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

The Role
Reporting into the senior property leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering profitable investment programmes, maintaining statutory compliance across the estate, and ensuring property assets are managed to the highest standards.
Key objectives include:
 
Delivering investment projects on time, on budget, and in line with agreed return targets
Protecting and enhancing the company’s property assets through proactive repairs, maintenance, and compliance management
Providing a high level of customer service to licensees and internal stakeholders
Managing and developing contractor and supplier performance to ensure value for money and quality outcomes  

Key Responsibilities Investment & Growth
 
Develop and drive a proactive investment pipeline across a regional pub estate
Challenge and refine investment proposals to ensure the correct commercial and property-led approach
Produce high-quality, fit-for-purpose design solutions aligned with retail objectives
Lead the submission, presentation, and approval of investment proposals through internal governance
Manage the end-to-end delivery of approved projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stakeholder communication
Complete project close-out, post-investment audits, and share learning to support continuous improvement  Property Management & Compliance
 
Review and improve property condition through site-specific management strategies
Ensure all sites meet or exceed minimum condition standards
Act on findings from health & safety inspections, dilapidations, and condition surveys
Build strong working relationships with licensees, supporting them in meeting repairing and compliance obligations
Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, and customer service
Drive continuous improvement in statutory compliance across the estate
Work closely with Operations and central teams to ensure aligned and proactive property management  Skills & Experience Professional Competencies
 
Strong multi-site project management capability with a creative and solutions-focused approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to operate autonomously while contributing to a wider team
Strong commercial judgement, analytical capability, and negotiation skills  Technical Background
 
Proven experience in property investment and asset management
Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance

Experience with in the pubs, hospitality, or leisure sector
Degree-calibre with solid IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Full UK driving licence essential  Working Arrangements  
Field-based role with travel across a defined regional estate
Head Office attendance required only for specific meetings or key business purposes  Confidentiality Due to the sensitive nature of this appointment, discretion is essential. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates