Head of Commercial Management

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Robert Recruitment is assisting a leading property consultancy to appoint a Commercial Head of Property at Director level in Birmingham. The role focuses on strategic leadership, growing the commercial property offering, and strengthening client relationships across the Midlands.

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will drive revenue growth, lead a high-performing team, and shape the strategic direction of the business’s property practice.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial property.
• Proven track record in commercial property consultancy, including agency, investment, asset management, landlord and occupier advisory.
• Experience leading teams and delivering measurable revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the commercial property function, setting the strategic direction and delivering against ambitious business growth objectives.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities, develop key client relationships across Birmingham and the Midlands.
• Client Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with investors, developers, landlords, occupiers and other stakeholders.
• Revenue and Profitability: Drive fee income, profitability and sustainable growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a high-performance property team.
• Market Expertise: Provide strategic advice and insight across the commercial property sector.
• Cross-Service Collaboration: Work with other service lines to maximise cross-selling opportunities.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the business at senior level and enhance its market profile.

Skills

MRICS

Business development

Client relationship management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading property consultancy to appoint an experienced Commercial Head of Property at Director level to lead and grow its commercial property offering in Birmingham and across the wider Midlands region.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious, commercially minded property professional with an established track record in commercial property consultancy, business development and client relationship management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the business, driving revenue growth and strengthening its position within the commercial property market.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will combine strategic vision with hands‑on commercial expertise, leading key client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and developing a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the commercial property function, setting the strategic direction and delivering against ambitious business growth objectives.
• Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities, develop key client relationships and expand the consultancy's presence across Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
• Client Management: Build and maintain trusted relationships with investors, developers, landlords, occupiers and other key stakeholders.
• Revenue and Profitability: Take ownership of commercial performance, driving fee income, profitability and sustainable business growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and develop a team of property professionals, fostering a collaborative, client-focused and high-performance culture.
• Market Expertise: Provide strategic advice and insight across the commercial property sector, identifying emerging opportunities and market trends.
• Cross-Service Collaboration: Work closely with other service lines across the consultancy to maximise cross-selling opportunities and deliver integrated property solutions.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the business at senior level, enhancing its market profile and reputation across the region.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an established commercial property professional with the credibility, experience and ambition to operate at Director level within a leading consultancy environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• MRICS qualification with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial property.
• A strong track record in commercial property consultancy, ideally across agency, investment, asset management, landlord and occupier advisory, or a relevant combination of these disciplines.
• Proven experience in business development, fee generation and winning new instructions.
• An established network of contacts across the Birmingham and Midlands commercial property market.
• Experience leading teams, managing client relationships and delivering commercial results.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to develop and execute business plans.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence and gravitas to operate at board and director level.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and translate them into sustainable growth.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, highly regarded consultancy in a senior leadership capacity, with the scope to influence strategy, develop client relationships and make a significant contribution to the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will benefit from a high-profile role, access to an established client base and the opportunity to shape the future of the commercial property offering across Birmingham and the wider Midlands.