Job Description

Job Title

Associate

Summary

Associate - Property & Asset Management

Birmingham | Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the Birmingham office)

Cushman & Wakefield


We're looking for an ambitious

Associate

to join our growing

Property & Asset Management

team in Birmingham. This is a key client-facing role with a unique split: managing a diverse Midlands portfolio for a leading investment client, while also acting as an account manager for a major pensions client.


You'll be joining a high-performing team with the autonomy to lead, the visibility to influence, and the opportunity to develop your career within one of the world's leading real estate consultancies.

The Role

50% - Property Management (Investment Client)

Manage a varied portfolio of

industrial, retail and small office assets

across the Midlands. Responsibilities include:

Full service charge oversight, budgeting & reconciliation Day-to-day tenant engagement and lease management Ensuring compliance, H&S, and operational excellence across the estate Working closely with FM, ESG and wider service lines to drive value Acting as primary point of contact for the investment client

50% - Account Management (Pensions Client)

Serve as the dedicated account manager for one of our long-standing pensions clients, delivering premium client care and commercial insight:

Coordinating instructions and reporting across a mixed portfolio Leading client meetings and presenting updates Managing workflows, performance metrics and governance Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cross-service collaboration

Leadership & Team Management

Line management of

two support staff

, providing guidance, development and workload prioritisation Supporting team culture, best practice sharing and operational efficiency

What We're Looking For

Experience in commercial property management (industrial/retail/office preferred) Strong understanding of service charge management and landlord/tenant relationships Confident communicator with proven client-facing capability Ability to lead, influence and manage multiple stakeholders Organised, proactive and commercially minded MRICS preferred but not essential

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

Hybrid working - typically

2-3 days per week in our Birmingham office

Access to national expertise and global resources A collaborative culture with real autonomy and room to grow Industry-leading benefits, training and career progression



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