Associate Director, Automotive & Roadside
Colliers, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Associate Director, Automotive & Roadside. Based in our Birmingham or Bristol office, this role plays 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, mostly regional (Midlands and South). A full UK driving licence is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Client Advisory & Project Delivery – 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: Provide landlord and tenant advice for single assets and portfolios as required.
* Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and tenants.
* 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, provide 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.
Additional Information – Equal Opportunities
We make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Colliers is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We also value diverse experience and neurodiversity.
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