Associate Director - Commercial Property Management

Beach Baker is working with a leading UK property consultancy to recruit an Associate Director into its Commercial Property Management team in Croydon.

This is a senior, client-facing position managing a high-profile commercial asset alongside a multidisciplinary on-site team. The role would suit an experienced Property Management Surveyor looking to take ownership of a major instruction while continuing to develop client relationships and mentor junior team members.

Working closely with both the client and on-site operational teams, you will be responsible for all aspects of commercial property management, including:

• Management of service charge budgets, reconciliations and occupier charging
• Financial reporting, cashflow management and budget preparation
• Client relationship management and regular reporting
• Lease and licence administration
• Rent recovery oversight and credit control
• Tenant engagement and stakeholder management
• Lease events, compliance and property management due diligence
• ESG initiatives and sustainability projects
• Oversight of supplier and facilities management performance
• Property inspections and asset presentation
• Insurance renewals, claims and risk management
• Supporting acquisition, disposal and transition activity

This role requires a strong commercial mindset alongside the ability to build relationships with occupiers, clients, contractors and professional advisers.

• MRICS qualified
• Significant commercial property management experience, ideally at Associate Director level or above
• Strong understanding of service charges, landlord and tenant matters and asset management objectives
• Experience managing client relationships and leading meetings
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Confident working with complex commercial assets and multiple stakeholders
• Previous retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential
• Experience mentoring or managing junior surveyors desirable

• Opportunity to work on a significant commercial instruction
• Direct exposure to major institutional clients
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities within a nationally recognised property business
• Varied role covering client management, operational delivery and strategic asset oversight