Join us as our Asset Manager, Industrial

Excellent opportunity for someone with financial expertise, strategic thinking, and strong relationship management skills to thrive in a dynamic and growth-focused environment.

Manage a diverse portfolio of assets across Australia, implementing strategies to maximise value and align with broader Fund and investor objectives.

Key focus areas include strategic asset planning, financial management, proactive customer engagement, leasing strategy, and seamless collaboration across internal and external teams.

About the role

As Asset Manager – Industrial, you will play a crucial role within Lendlease's industrial platform, collaborating closely with Investment Management, Funds Management, Development teams, and external Property Managers. You will contribute to delivering performance objectives at both the asset and portfolio levels, supporting overarching Fund and investor strategies. This role emphasizes fostering collaboration and a strong, high-performing culture within the Asset Management team.

Your responsibilities will encompass several strategic, financial, and operational initiatives, including:

Developing and executing customer engagement strategies that enhance tenant satisfaction and retention, aligning with overall asset and portfolio objectives.

Driving leasing strategies and negotiations to optimize occupancy and income generation across the portfolio. This includes working closely with leasing agents and internal stakeholders to secure and manage tenant relationships.

Closely interacting with internal teams (Investment, Funds Management, Development) and external partners (Property Managers) to ensure seamless execution of portfolio-level strategies.

Acting on behalf of Funds/Mandate owners, including managing communications, reporting, and approvals of budgets/leasing proposals with JV investment partners and co-owners.

Managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets, providing financial analysis and support for acquisitions and developments, and reporting on financial performance to investors and stakeholders.

Identifying and capitalizing on market trends and sustainability opportunities, with a particular focus on achieving GRESB and decarbonization targets.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Proven experience in asset management, investment management, or a related field within the real estate or industrial sector.

A strong understanding of financial modelling, investment analysis, and valuation processes within the real estate industry.

Demonstrated experience in managing leasing activities, developing and overseeing CAPEX budgets, and optimizing asset performance.

A successful track record in managing a portfolio of assets, with a focus on strategic planning, financial analysis, and performance optimization.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and proven expertise in managing relationships with external stakeholders, including co-owners, investors, and property managers.

Additional Information

At Lendlease, our investment professionals manage approximately $48 billion globally in property assets across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, built-to-rent, and innovation precincts. We invest on behalf of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, investment managers, and insurance companies, providing access to quality real estate assets. We create and invest in places that set benchmarks in social and environmental sustainability, applying bold thinking and world-class knowledge to solve complex challenges and identify unique opportunities.

If this position aligns with your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply now.

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.