Associate Director - Commercial Property Management

Varnom Ross; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property consultancy is seeking an Associate-level Property Manager to oversee a prestigious portfolio in Central London. This role involves managing high-value assets, ensuring exceptional tenant experiences, and leading a team of junior surveyors. The ideal candidate will be MRICS qualified or have equivalent experience, with a strong ability to build client relationships and manage service charges effectively. This unique opportunity offers significant responsibility and exposure to top-tier clients.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong bonuses

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop team members.
• Experience managing multi-let Central London assets.
• Strong client-facing skills with trust-building capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of prime Central London assets.
• Build and maintain exceptional tenant relationships.
• Oversee financial performance and service charge budgets.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Team leadership

Communication

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Education

MRICS qualified

Job description

The Opportunity

Location: Central London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Strong Bonuses

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate-level Property Manager to join a high-profile team managing a prestigious Central London portfolio. Reporting to the Team Director, you will oversee a collection of trophy assets, as well as select additional holdings across various estates.

This is a unique role managing one of London’s most exclusive mixed-use portfolios. With over 100 properties in total, the focus is not on volume but on delivering the highest levels of service and tenant engagement. The service charge budget is up to £9m, with an average of £2–3m, reflecting the prestige and complexity of the assets under management.

You will also play a leadership role within the team, taking responsibility for junior surveyors and supporting collaboration with the wider property management, facilities, and asset management functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of prime Central London assets
• Build and maintain exceptional tenant relationships, ensuring a high standard of service delivery
• Work closely with Asset Managers to deliver strategic asset management initiatives
• Oversee financial performance, including service charge budgets, rent collection, and debt management
• Lead and support junior surveyors, providing guidance and development opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, FM, ESG, CX, Data, Procurement, Technology) to optimise performance
• Represent the client in meetings, reporting clearly and proactively on portfolio performance

Ensure assets are:

• Clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained
• Delivering a modern, market-leading tenant experience
• Environmentally responsible, with carbon emissions reduced year-on-year
• Operating with efficient and transparent service charges

About You

My client is seeking a polished and confident property professional who excels in a high-profile, client-facing environment.

• MRICS qualified (or with substantial equivalent experience)
• Experience managing multi-let Central London assets and high-value service charges
• Proven ability to lead and develop team members
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build trust and communicate effectively
• Collaborative, professional, and commercially astute
• A proactive team player with a positive, solutions-driven approach

Why This Role?

• Work on one of the most prestigious portfolios in Central London
• Lead on high-value assets with significant service charge budgets
• Join a collaborative and growing team, with exposure to top-tier clients and investors
• Take ownership of a client-facing role with real responsibility and visibility at senior level
• Opportunity for career progression within a dynamic and respected consultancy

This role offers a rare chance to manage some of the most iconic properties in Central London, combining prestige with challenge, and client leadership with team management.

Please give me a call to discuss (Sam) 07917 042 950.

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I am a specialist General Practice recruiter with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. If this role isn’t for you but you’d like to discuss your options, I’d love to hear from you