Associate Director

Cobalt is partnering with an established real estate consultancy to recruit an experienced commercial property management professional at an Associate Director level.

This role offers responsibility for established client portfolios and the opportunity to contribute to the wider London property management team. An extension may be available, and the department's growth plans could create opportunities for permanent employment, although neither is guaranteed.

The role

You will take a proactive approach to managing commercial property portfolios, building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to improve service and add value. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing portfolio management and delivering services in line with client contracts, service standards and performance targets.
• Leading client reporting, including landlord and tenant matters.
• Maintaining effective relationships with clients, tenants, solicitors and other professional advisers.
• Supporting the management and development of the London team.
• Ensuring accurate property records and compliance with internal procedures.
• Working with colleagues across the wider business to support client service and business development.

You will join an eight-person London portfolios team, supported by a wider property management network, and report to the Head of London Property Management.

About you

You will be an experienced commercial property management professional who can take ownership of established portfolios and build credibility with senior clients. You will bring:

• MRICS or an equivalent professional qualification.
• A degree-level education.
• Broad commercial property experience gained in private practice or the corporate sector.
• A track record of delivering effective property portfolio management.
• Strong communication, organisation and client relationship skills.
• Experience supporting or leading colleagues.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Working arrangements

The preferred start date is 4 January 2027, with some flexibility to accommodate the right candidate and allow a handover. For a confidential discussion, contact Samantha Peers at Cobalt Recruitment on 07488 821 912 or speers@cobaltrecruitment.com, or apply with your CV.