Associate Director, Automotive & Roadside in Birmingham

Based in our Birmingham or Bristol office, the Associate Director, Automotive and Roadside, will play a key leadership role within our specialist property consultancy team, focusing on advising clients across the automotive, roadside, and mobility sectors. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality property advisory services including valuation, landlord and tenant, and strategic consultancy across a range of assets such as vehicle dealerships, petrol filling stations, EV charging hubs, and roadside retail. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight. Whilst sector-specific knowledge would be an advantage, guidance and support will be provided. Travel throughout the UK will be required, although most travel will be on a more regional (Midlands and South) basis. Therefore, a full UK driving licence is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Valuation: Conduct and oversee valuations, feasibility assessments, and due diligence for single assets and portfolios for purchase sale, secured lending and financial reporting, in line with RICS standards.
• Consultancy: Lead and deliver consultancy projects for clients in the automotive and roadside sectors, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Landlord and Tenant: As required provide landlord and tenant advice for single assets and portfolios.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and tenants, delivering high-quality and timely advice.
• Market Research & Reporting: Monitor property market trends, prepare reports, and advise on market conditions and investment opportunities.
• Compliance: Ensure all work complies with RICS standards, company policies, and relevant legislation.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across the automotive and roadside landscape.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to winning instructions through pitches, proposals, and networking.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Investment, Planning, Development, Valuation, Agency) to deliver integrated consultancy solutions.

Market and Sector Expertise

• Maintain up-to-date market intelligence and insights on the automotive, roadside, and mobility sectors.
• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, publications, and market commentary.

Leadership and Team Development

• Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and technical support.
• Support resource planning, team performance, and knowledge sharing within the practice.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing, and client-focused culture.

Financial and Commercial Management

• Contribute to business planning, fee targets, and revenue growth.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline.
• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or equivalent).
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years).
• Strong client management, business development, and presentation skills.
• In-depth knowledge of valuation and landlord and tenant principles.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Established network of automotive and roadside sector contacts and relationships.

Key Competencies

• Strong Valuation skills and knowledge of Valuation software (Argus, Kel).
• Strategic and Commercial Thinking.
• Client Relationship Management.
• Technical Excellence.
• Leadership and Team Development.
• Market Insight and Innovation.

Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on 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. 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. We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.