Commercial Property Manager - Associate Director at Colliers International EMEA

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Property Management, Asset Performance, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Service Charge Budgeting, ESG Initiatives, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Compliance, Facilities Management, Financial Oversight

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Company Description Colliers’ Property Management is a people business. Our team of 250 professionals are leaders in delivering tailor-made services for clients. We understand the of value in acting together as a team across Surveying, Facilities Management, Finance and Specialist Services and that optimum service can only be delivered by everyone acting as one. We deliver a data-led, customer-centric property management model where the clients receive the same high-quality service whether assets are small, medium, or large, in every location throughout the UK. It is our reliability and consistency of providing strong performance levels that sets us apart, as is our ability to innovate rapidly to market changes via our specialist teams of Technology, ESG, Customer Experience, Data and Procurement. Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Our market leading statistics demonstrate that we get the basics done better and it is from this strong foundation that we can truly innovate and add value to our clients' assets. We understand that getting the basics right starts with getting the team right and focus our efforts in employing not just the right people but the right number of people too. Our Team is made up of a diverse group of people who all work towards the goal of getting the best result for our client. Job Description We are seeking an experienced and driven Associate Director to join our growing Property Management team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for a high-profile, mixed-use commercial portfolio across the North of England, working with institutional investors, pension funds, and private clients. As a senior member of the team, you will lead the delivery of a data-led, customer-focused property management service, ensuring assets are performing at their highest potential while delivering exceptional client outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage a diverse portfolio of multi-let commercial assets (office, retail, industrial, mixed-use) Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including facilities management, finance, surveying, and ESG specialists Take full ownership of asset performance, ensuring properties are: Safe, compliant, and well-maintained Competitive and market-leading Delivering a modern occupier experience Oversee service charge budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and transparency Drive ESG initiatives and support carbon reduction strategies Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members Contribute to business development, pitches, and client retention strategies Qualifications MRICS qualified Proven experience managing large, complex commercial portfolios Strong track record in team leadership and people management Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills Experience working with institutional or pension fund clients Commercially aware with the ability to identify value-add opportunities Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress within a leading firm Additional Information Why Join Us? Work with a market-leading global real estate consultancy Be part of a collaborative, high-performing team Exposure to high-quality, diverse commercial assets Opportunity to drive innovation, ESG, and customer experience initiatives Strong career progression and development opportunities Our Culture We believe property management is a people business. Our success is built on collaboration, consistency, and innovation—bringing together expertise across surveying, finance, facilities, and specialist services to deliver exceptional results. Please tell us what would help you take part and give enough practical detail for us to arrange it. We will handle your request confidentially, and it will not affect how you are assessed. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. At Colliers, we empower people to perform at their best. As a Disability Confident Employer, we want every candidate to feel welcome. If anything would help you take part in our process, such as extra time or rest breaks, step-free access, or a different interview format, please tell us in your application. You are not expected to share a diagnosis or medical history. Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age; disability; gender; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

Lead the management of a high-profile, mixed-use commercial portfolio across the North of England for institutional and private clients. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure assets are compliant, competitive, and delivering a modern occupier experience.