Associate Director, Strategy

Benoy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Benoy in London is seeking an Associate Director to lead complex commercial real estate strategy projects, guiding multi-disciplinary teams and shaping client outcomes.

You will develop relationships with senior clients, oversee project delivery within budgets and timelines, and contribute to business growth and strategy evolution.

This role offers autonomy, leadership development, and a platform to influence Benoy's strategic propositions across the sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-workstream Strategy or insight-led projects.
• Proven experience within commercial real estate, property or the built environment.
• Strong track record of client leadership and relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing project finances and contributing to business growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insight into clear recommendations.
• Confident communicator, able to present and influence at senior client level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple CRE strategy projects, ensuring high quality and alignment with client objectives.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, with scope, programme, budget, and quality oversight.
• Act as primary client contact on assigned projects, leading meetings and building relationships.
• Allocate workstreams and responsibilities across project teams.
• Provide senior oversight of junior team members, ensuring strong narrative and recommendations.
• Ensure delivery on time and within budget with clear milestones.

Skills

Complex project leadership

CRE experience

Client leadership

Team development

Finance management

Analytical thinking

Senior communication

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Director plays a senior leadership role within Benoy's commercial real estate strategy team, leading complex projects and inspiring teams to deliver high-quality, commercially impactful work for clients across the sector. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, they require minimal supervision and are trusted to exercise sound judgement in both project delivery and client engagement. Associate Directors are accountable for the successful delivery of large and complex projects, the development of strong client relationships, and the leadership and development of their teams. In addition to project delivery, they actively contribute to business growth, process improvement, and the continued evolution of Benoy’s Strategy proposition.

Job Description

The Associate Director plays a senior leadership role within Benoy's commercial real estate strategy team, leading complex projects and inspiring teams to deliver high-quality, commercially impactful work for clients across the sector. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, they require minimal supervision and are trusted to exercise sound judgement in both project delivery and client engagement. Associate Directors are accountable for the successful delivery of large and complex projects, the development of strong client relationships, and the leadership and development of their teams. In addition to project delivery, they actively contribute to business growth, process improvement, and the continued evolution of Benoy’s Strategy proposition.

About You

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading complex, multi-workstream Strategy or insight-led projects
• Proven experience within commercial real estate, property or the built environment
• Strong track record of client leadership and relationship management
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams
• Commercially astute, with experience managing project finances and contributing to business growth
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insight into clear recommendations
• Confident communicator, able to present and influence at senior client level

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of multiple commercial real estate strategy projects, ensuring work is of a consistently high quality and aligned to client objectives
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining oversight of scope, programme, budget, and quality
• Act as the primary client contact on assigned projects, leading project meetings and presentations and building trusted client relationships
• Agree project objectives and oversee the allocation of workstreams and responsibilities across project teams
• Provide senior oversight and review of work delivered by junior team members, ensuring clarity of narrative, insight, and recommendation
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, with clear accountability for delivery milestones and commercial performance

Analytical Insight

• Take overall responsibility for the quality, relevance, and robustness of insight generated across projects
• Lead client problem-solving by framing key issues, developing hypotheses, and shaping clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Guide teams in the effective use of qualitative, quantitative, and other data sources to generate meaningful insight
• Ensure project outputs are structured into compelling narratives that address client needs and support decision-making

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, creating an environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and accountability
• Support the development of junior colleagues through coaching, feedback, and stretching opportunities
• Hold regular one-to-one performance and career development conversations
• Address performance or development gaps constructively and in a timely manner
• Review employee engagement feedback with peers and Directors, contributing to actions that sustain or improve team experience
• Role model Benoy’s values and behaviours in all interactions

Client and Commercial Responsibility

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships that support repeat business and account growth
• Contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and commercial discussions for new and existing clients
• Maintain oversight of project financial performance, including forecasting, utilisation, and invoicing
• Support the effective management of project resources in collaboration with peers and Directors

Business Development

• Actively contribute to business development activity, including proposals, credentials, and thought leadership
• Support the identification and development of new opportunities across existing and emerging client relationships
• Play a visible role in promoting Strategy through professional networks, industry engagement, and digital platforms
• Contribute to the ongoing development of marketing and growth strategies for the Strategy offer

the Strategy offer