Associate Director – Property Management
Location: London
Sector: Commercial Real Estate
Specialism: Office Property Management
We are partnering with a third‑party Property, Asset Manager acting on behalf of institutional landlords across Central London, managing high-quality office portfolios with a strong focus on asset performance, governance, and occupier experience.
They are now seeking an Associate Director to join their Property Management function in London, working directly alongside the Partner & Head of Property and Asset Management. This is a senior role with responsibility for the operational oversight of a prime Central London office portfolio, supporting strategic decision-making and acting as a trusted deputy to the Partner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Partner, Head of Property & Asset Management on the strategic and operational management of a Central London office portfolio
- Take lead responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of prime office assets
- Deliver value-add initiatives, asset enhancement projects, and operational improvement strategies
- Manage and oversee rent reviews, lease renewals, break options, and lease events
- Lead on service charge strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and governance
- Act as a senior client-facing representative for institutional landlords, supporting reporting, performance reviews, and asset strategy
- Oversee managing agents, consultants, and professional advisers to ensure best-in-class service delivery
- Provide mentoring and oversight to junior team members, supporting team development
- Assist the Partner with business development activity, presentations, and client pitches
About You:
- MRICS qualified with strong post-qualified experience
- Proven track record in Central London office property management, ideally within an institutional or third-party environment
- Comfortable operating at a senior level and supporting asset management strategy
- Strong technical knowledge across leases, service charges, compliance, and governance
- Commercially astute with a clear understanding of office market dynamics
- Confident, articulate, and capable of managing senior stakeholders and client relationships
- A collaborative and proactive professional, comfortable working in a lean, high-calibre team
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