Associate Director – Property Management
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + industry-leading bonus (circa 40%) + benefits
The Company
A market-leading property consultancy with one of the UK’s largest and most successful Property Management teams is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join its Manchester office.
The firm’s 275+ professionals deliver a data-driven, customer-centric property management model, combining surveying, FM, finance, and specialist ESG and technology expertise. With high client and staff retention, long-term profitability, and industry-leading annual bonuses (circa 40%), this is a dynamic and rewarding environment for ambitious property professionals.
The Role
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse Northern portfolio on behalf of a major institutional asset manager and other investment clients. The assets include multi-let Grade A offices, retail and industrial properties, and a major development project nearing completion.
You will lead on all aspects of property management performance and client service delivery, supported by a strong internal platform and specialist service teams (ESG, Procurement, CX, Data, and Technology).
You’ll have exposure to development and asset management initiatives, helping shape the strategy for a portfolio that includes a 1 million sq ft development site with around 250,000–300,000 sq ft of new Grade A office space, much of which is already pre-let.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a mixed portfolio of commercial assets across the North of England.
- Lead on client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for institutional and property company clients.
- Oversee site-based teams including Facilities Management and graduates.
- Deliver consistently high standards of management, ensuring assets are clean, safe, secure, and in repair.
- Prepare, monitor, and reconcile service charge budgets.
- Ensure buildings provide a modern, customer-focused occupier experience.
- Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives across the portfolio.
- Support business development, client reporting, and portfolio performance reviews.
The Candidate
- MRICS qualified, with 4+ years PQE.
- Proven experience managing large multi-let offices and mixed commercial portfolios.
- Skilled in financial management, service charge budgeting, and compliance.
- Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills.
- Experience managing junior team members and working collaboratively with specialist service lines.
- Knowledge of ESG and sustainability principles within property management.
- Commercially astute, ambitious, and proactive in seeking continuous improvement.
- Willing to be office-based in Manchester at least three days per week, with regional travel as required.
Why Apply?
- Join a market-leading property management platform with national reach.
- Manage a high-profile institutional client portfolio and flagship Northern assets.
- Work within a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation and excellence.
Please apply direct or drop me a message for a confidential conversation.
