Macdonald & Company
Asset Manager - BTR / PBSA

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Asset Manager – BTR / PBSA
Location: Manchester | Type: Hybrid Working Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + 20% Bonus
Are You a Commercially Driven Property Professional?
We’re recruiting for a Portfolio Performance Manager (Asset Manager) to join a fast-growing residential real estate business with an expanding UK portfolio across Build to Rent (BTR)), Single Family Housing (SFH), and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA).
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maximising portfolio performance through data-driven decision-making, revenue optimisation, and strategic asset management.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of portfolio performance, working closely with asset management, leasing, operations, and finance teams to:
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- Drive occupancy, rental growth, and asset value.
- Develop and implement portfolio performance strategies.
- Analyse commercial and operational performance to identify opportunities.
- Produce insightful reporting and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform pricing and leasing strategy.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
About You
You’ll bring:
- Experience in asset management, portfolio performance, revenue management, or commercial analysis within the residential property sector.
- Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret data to drive commercial decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Preferable knowledge of BTR, multifamily, SFH, or PBSA.
- Experience with MRI or Yardi is advantageous.


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What’s on Offer?
- £50,000–£60,000 basic salary.
- 20% annual bonus.
- Hybrid working based in Manchester.
- Opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with an exciting UK development pipeline.
- A collaborative, high-performing culture with genuine career progression opportunities.
For further information, please contact: Simon Chevis 0161 607 5087 schevis@macdonaldandcompany.com
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