Assistant Director – Commercial Property in East Ham

Location:Northwest England
Salary:£70,000 – £90,000 + bonus & benefits
Qualification:MRICS
Sector:Commercial Property
Job Type:Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Director to join a highly successful and growing property business operating across the Northwest.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious MRICS-qualified property professional looking to take the next step towards Director level, with the autonomy to manage key client relationships, lead instructions and play a significant role in the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will join an established team with a strong reputation in the market and will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of private-sector clients across the Northwest.

The Role

As Assistant Director, you will play a key role within the property team, with responsibilities including:

• Managing a varied portfolio of commercial property instructions.
• Acting as a senior point of contact for key clients.
• Providing strategic and commercially focused property advice.
• Leading complex instructions from inception through to completion.
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Taking an active role in business development and networking across the Northwest.
• Leading negotiations and delivering high-quality professional advice.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to deliver a comprehensive service to clients.
• Contributing to the strategic growth and development of the wider property business.
• Representing the company at client meetings, networking events and industry functions.

About You

We're looking for an established MRICS-qualified property professional who is commercially driven and ready to take on a senior position within a growing business.

Ideally, you will have:

• MRICS qualification.
• Significant experience within commercial property.
• A strong track record of managing client relationships and delivering property instructions.
• Excellent knowledge of the Northwest property market.
• A proven ability to generate and develop new business.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills.
• The confidence to operate autonomously and take ownership of key instructions.
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine ambition to progress towards Director level.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £70,000 – £90,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Clear progression towards Director level.
• Significant autonomy and responsibility.
• Opportunity to develop and manage key client relationships.
• Exposure to a diverse range of high-value commercial property instructions.
• Opportunity to play a genuine role in business development and company growth.
• Established platform and strong market presence across the Northwest.
• Supportive, collaborative and ambitious working environment.

The Opportunity

This is a particularly good opportunity for an Associate Director / Senior Associate / experienced Surveyor who feels ready for the next step but wants greater responsibility, client exposure and progression than their current position offers.