Job Title
Associate
Job Description Summary
Associate – Property & Asset Management
Birmingham | Hybrid (2–3 days per week in the Birmingham office)
Job Description
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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