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 advantage, guidance and support will be provided.
Travel throughout the UK will be required, although most travel will be 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.
Additional Information
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.
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