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Posted 28 July, 2026
Tesco UK

Junior Property Asset Manager - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Tesco UK
Welwyn Garden City Hybrid Fixed Term
Reference: 195926
About the role

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in commercial property? We're seeking a driven and ambitious Junior Property Asset Manager to join our Property team and gain hands-on experience across a large and diverse nationwide retail estate.

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad property experience in a fast-paced commercial environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, take on genuine responsibility from day one, and build the skills and knowledge needed to develop a successful career.

This structured 18-month rotational programme has been designed to give you end-to-end exposure to the acquisition, management and disposal of property assets. You'll spend nine months in our Acquisitions & Disposals Team and nine months in our Assets & Estates Team, developing the commercial, technical and stakeholder management skills needed for a successful career in property.

Full training and support will be provided, including MRICS qualification support where required.

After completing this excellent opportunity there is a strong possibility of permanent opportunities with Tesco that will allow you to continue your career growth.


What is in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
  • 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
  • Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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You will be responsible for

Acquisitions & Disposals Team (9 Months)

You will gain experience in the acquisition and disposal of property assets, with responsibilities including:

  • Site sourcing and identifying new property opportunities
  • Undertaking viability appraisals and market analysis
  • Negotiating with landowners, developers, agents and legal advisers
  • Preparing internal approval packs and financial summaries
  • Managing transactions through to exchange and completion

Assets & Estates Team (9 Months)

You will support the management and optimisation of our property portfolio, including:

  • Assisting with rent reviews, lease renewals and lease regears
  • Managing lease compliance, including health and safety obligations and dilapidations
  • Supporting asset management initiatives to enhance income and reduce costs
  • Building relationships with landlords, managing agents and professional advisers
  • Supporting projects focused on sustainability, compliance and estate optimisation
You will need

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • A degree in Real Estate, Property Planning, Property Management or a related discipline
  • Strong commercial awareness and numerical ability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive, organised and enthusiastic approach
  • A genuine interest in retail property and large, mixed-use estates
  • The ability to build effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders
About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here  for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.