Associate Director, Occupier Services

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate consultancy in London seeks a Senior Surveyor to Associate Director in Occupier Services. This role involves managing client communications, overseeing a retail portfolio, and supporting lease advisory services. The ideal candidate has significant experience in property management and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in lease advisory or property management.
• Strong understanding of tenant-landlord relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for landlord and tenant liaison.
• Manage sublet estates and coordinate third-party services.
• Lead performance monitoring of contractors across the portfolio.

Skills

Lease advisory experience

Understanding of lease obligations

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Surveyor to Associate Director - Occupier Services

Overview

Our client is a leading player in the commercial real estate sector, delivering strategic solutions to occupiers, investors, and developers across the UK and internationally. With a strong presence across the UK, they provide property services to clients with a diverse range of commercial properties including offices, retail spaces, industrial units, and specialist real estate.

They are currently seeking an experienced Estates Surveyor to oversee a varied retail portfolio for one of their key clients. This role is ideal for a commercially minded individual looking to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for landlord and tenant liaison, ensuring obligations under lease agreements are upheld and disputes resolved effectively
• Manage and oversee sublet estates, neighbouring party issues, and third-party service coordination
• Coordinate input from specialist service partners, reviewing their reports and ensuring quality assurance
• Lead on performance monitoring of contractors and service providers across the property portfolio
• Support lease advisory and agency matters while maintaining reporting on health, safety, and environmental performance
• Line manage an administrator and contribute to team development and service planning
• Undertake routine inspections and maintain up-to-date property files and client database records

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in lease advisory or property management within commercial property
• Strong understanding of lease obligations and tenant-landlord relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to managing client expectations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with property management databases
• Ability to lead, collaborate, and work independently with a solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

If you are a confident, client-focused professional with a passion for property and strategic estate management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online today to take the next step in your career.