Partner

Cushman & Wakefield; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate firm is seeking a Partner-level leader in Birmingham to oversee major client accounts and manage teams across multiple UK locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in client management, proven leadership experience, and a deep understanding of the real estate industry. This high-impact role requires excellent communication skills and a focus on business development.

Qualifications

• RICS-qualified professional with proven experience in corporate occupier services.
• Experience managing multi-location teams.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service delivery for a major UK client account.
• Manage teams across Birmingham, London, and Manchester.
• Drive business development across EMEA.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Partner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Partner
Birmingham

Fixed Term Contract
Integrated Portfolio Management

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 51,000 employees in more than 70 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world.

Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $10.1 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant
representation, and valuations & advisory

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team and drive strategic growth for global clients?

We’re seeking a Partner-level leader to take ownership of a key client account, manage a team across three UK locations, and play a pivotal role in business delivery and development. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker and people leader who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead service delivery for a major UK client account, ensuring excellence across all touchpoints.
• Manage and inspire teams across Birmingham, London, and Manchester.
• Drive business development and expand our client base across EMEA.
• Champion cross-selling and collaboration across service lines and geographies.
• Represent Cushman & Wakefield in the market, enhancing our professional profile.
• Ensure profitability, operational excellence, and risk management across the account.
• Mentor and develop talent, fostering a high-performance culture.

Key requirements
• RICS-qualified professional with a degree-level qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in client and account management, ideally within corporate occupier services.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-location teams.
• Demonstrated success in business development and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep understanding of the real estate industry, market trends, and client needs.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and profitability management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information.

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