Property Asset Manager

  • Birmingham
  • Permanent
  • Tue Nov 3 12:51:36 2026
  • DBCU-70

Job Title: Property Asset Manager

Location: UK-wide

Salary: Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role:

At DB Cargo UK, we're proud to keep Britain's businesses moving whilst helping deliver a more sustainable future for freight.

We're looking for a commercially minded Property Asset Manager to join our Property team. With a significant Property Portfolio spanning the whole of the UK, the role can be based anywhere, as long as you are prepared to travel. (Our head office is in Doncaster, South Yorkshire).

Managing a diverse portfolio of land and property assets, you'll play an important role in maximising value, identifying new opportunities and ensuring our estate continues to support the needs of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional who enjoys building relationships, negotiating successful outcomes and finding innovative ways to unlock value from a varied property portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Managing a regional portfolio of property assets across the business
  • Delivering lettings, disposals and other property transactions that generate income and create value.
  • Leading lease renewals, rent reviews and other landlord and tenant matters.
  • Identifying opportunities to optimise land use and support business growth.
  • Building strong relationships with tenants, stakeholders and external partners, including Network Rail.
  • Ensuring the estate is managed safely, effectively and in line with legal and commercial obligations.
  • Working closely with colleagues across Property, Finance and Legal to deliver the best outcomes for the business.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone who can combine commercial awareness with strong relationship management skills.

You'll ideally have:

  • Experience managing commercial property assets or portfolios.
  • Knowledge of landlord and tenant matters and property transactions.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solving problems.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
  • Membership of, or progress towards, a professional property qualification such as MRICS would be advantageous.

What Matters to Me:

We know our colleagues are at the heart of our success, so we offer a range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and future.

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
  • Car allowance
  • Generous pension scheme and life assurance
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where business needs allow
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
  • Learning, development and career opportunities across the wider DB Group

Why DB Cargo UK?

This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise can make a genuine impact. You'll help shape the future of a significant property portfolio whilst working as part of a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to delivering sustainable growth.

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Candidates with experience of: Commercial Property Manager, Property Portfolio Manager, Estates Manager, Property Investment Manager, Property Development Manager, Land and Property Manager, Asset Management Surveyor, Commercial Asset Manager, Property Portfolio Surveyor, Chartered Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor, Estates Asset Manager, Property Transactions Manager, may also be considered for this role.