Associate Director - Restructuring and Valuation

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for an Associate Director to lead complex restructuring and valuation projects in Manchester. Responsibilities include advising banks and developers, producing strategic reports, and mentoring juniors. The ideal candidate is MRICS qualified with strong valuation and restructuring experience. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus structure

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

High level of autonomy and clear progression path

Supportive, agile team culture

Qualifications

• Experience delivering secured lending valuations and strategic asset reviews.
• Proven ability to manage complex instructions across different property types.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading on high-value restructuring and valuation projects across a broad asset mix.
• Producing comprehensive reports for lenders and stakeholders.
• Conducting asset due diligence and proposing innovative solutions for value recovery.
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Valuation expertise

Restructuring knowledge

Strong commercial acumen

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Education

MRICS qualified

Job description

Overview

Ready to take the lead on complex, high-value restructuring and valuation projects? We’re working with a forward-thinking consultancy that has created a senior-level opportunity as part of their continued growth across key regional markets. This role offers autonomy, leadership, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of assets – from stalled residential schemes to mixed-use developments and distressed commercial properties.

The Opportunity

As Associate Director, you’ll work closely with the senior leadership team to shape and deliver strategic advice to banks, private equity firms, corporate advisors, and developers. Your remit will span market valuations, asset disposal strategies, distressed asset due diligence, and value recovery initiatives.

Expect to be hands-on, influential, and instrumental in driving real outcomes for clients navigating challenging scenarios.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Leading on high-value restructuring and valuation projects across a broad asset mix
• Producing comprehensive reports for lenders and stakeholders on market values, rental values, and exit strategies
• Conducting asset due diligence and proposing innovative solutions for value recovery
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying new business opportunities
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Working directly with receivers, insolvency practitioners, and lenders

What We\'re Looking For

• MRICS qualified with a solid background in valuation and/or restructuring
• Experience delivering secured lending valuations and strategic asset reviews
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage complex instructions across different property types
• A natural communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Based in or commutable to either Manchester or London

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• High level of autonomy and clear progression path
• Supportive, agile team culture
• Access to a strong internal network of specialist surveyors and receivers

Confidential Conversations Welcome

If you\'re currently feeling stuck in a rigid corporate environment or looking for more meaningful involvement in the projects you lead, this could be the step up you\'ve been waiting for.

Please get in touch today with our Property and Housing Specialist Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.

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