Associate Director - Prestigious Retail Portfolio

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK property consultancy in Bristol is seeking an Associate Director-level Property Management Surveyor to manage a prestigious retail portfolio for top-tier clients. This senior role involves key account leadership, client engagement, and team mentoring, offering a salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits such as private healthcare and a modern work environment. The position supports hybrid working for a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Professional development support

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial property management.
• Strong background in retail and leisure sectors.
• Proven ability to guide and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse mix of retail shopping centres and retail parks.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, tenants, and investors.
• Lead on service charge budgeting and reporting.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors.
• Identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Engagement

Financial Oversight

Commercial Insight

Excellent Communicator

Education

MRICS Qualified

Job description

Beach Baker is proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading UK property consultancy to recruit an Associate Director-level Property Management Surveyor for their thriving Bristol office.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role, managing a prestigious retail portfolio for top-tier clients including institutional investors, funds, and property companies.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Prestigious Portfolio – Work with some of the UK's most respected retail landlords.
• Leadership – Take the lead on key accounts and mentor junior talent.
• Career Acceleration – Clear path to promotion.
• Hybrid Flexibility – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working.
• Collaborative Culture – Join a sociable, supportive team that values innovation and integrity.

What You'll Be Doing

• Portfolio Leadership – Manage a diverse mix of retail shopping centres and retail parks with a focus on service excellence.
• Client Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, tenants, and investors.
• Financial Oversight – Lead on service charge budgeting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Team Development – Mentor and support junior surveyors to help them thrive.
• Strategic Growth – Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the firm's expansion.

What We're Looking For

• Ideally MRICS Qualified – With 10+ years in commercial property management.
• Retail & Leisure Experience – Ideally with a strong background in these sectors.
• Leadership Skills – Proven ability to guide and inspire teams.
• Commercial Insight – A strategic thinker with a client-first mindset.
• Excellent Communicator – Confident, articulate, and relationship-driven.

What's in It for You?

• Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
• Benefits: Private healthcare, enhanced pension, professional development support
• Work Style: Hybrid working with a modern, centrally located Bristol office
• Culture: Inclusive, ambitious, and people-focused

Let's Talk

No CV? No problem - let's start with a conversation.

Contact Rupert Stuart-Baker at Beach Baker:
📱 07557 978 873
📧 [e-mail]

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