(Technical) Asset Manager. European Asset Management FirmDublin - with some travel required in Ireland and mainland Europe.
With over 30 years of expertise in real estate investment, this dynamic firm has become one of Europe’s top asset managers. My client offers a broad portfolio of innovative financial products, including Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), bespoke fund solutions, and high-impact club deals. With around €12 billion in assets under management, the firm operates two licensed investment management companies and boasts a global presence with subsidiaries in key markets like Australia and Europe. My client is setting the pace for real estate investment worldwide!
Role Overview:
As the Technical Asset Manager for a diverse property portfolio, you will act as the owner's representative, taking ownership of all technical matters. This key role bridges engineering, asset management, and sustainability, ensuring the effective management of technical operations and project execution while maintaining a focus on financial performance and long-term asset value.
Tasks
Responsibility for all technical issues in a mixed property portfolio as representative of the owner including responsibility for the property budget in cooperation with commercial Asset Management.
Commission, monitor and manage due diligence (technical, environmental, ESG) for property acquisitions and sales.
Supervision of project controlling and execution of the acceptance of project developments ("forward deals")
Conception of upgrading concepts for existing properties, especially with regard to ESG aspects.
Control and supervision of external technical providers (e.g. property management, engineering and expert offices)
Advise and support the internal specialist departments on construction-related issues as well as on issues relating to ESG.
Support in lease negotiations with technical advice for existing tenants including management of fitout / refurbishment projects considering costs, deadlines and quality.
Negotiate, review and award contracts (e.g. construction, design) including preparing and obtaining internal approvals and internal/external reporting.
Qualifications
Level 8-degree qualification in construction / engineering, ideally related to real estate, energy/sustainability or project management
5+ years of professional experience in technical asset management / project management in an engineering office or in the field of technical project control/management of commercial real estate.
Preferably chartership with relevant body, such as SCSI / RICS / COIB
Experience in planning, tendering and managing of construction projects with evaluation and elimination/remedial works of defects
Ability to coordinate several external companies involved in the technical asset management process
Good understanding of building installations, services, ESG, sustainability and energy management
Ability to think analytically and conceptually with a fast comprehension, working in a structured and self-reliant manner
Competent handling of MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) with strong communication and negotiation skills
Excellent proficiency in English, German is desireable
Very high level of motivation, exceptional flexibility and entrepreneurial personality with willingness to travel occasionally
Ability to work independently, take initiatives and be proactive with a high level of commitment
Identification with our corporate values "open", "solid" and "proactive"
Remuneration - Competitive + discretionary bonus + pension.