Associate Director, Automotive & Roadside

Overview

Advises automotive and roadside clients on valuation, consultancy and transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• client management
• market research
• valuation
• consultancy delivery
• landlord advice
• business development

Tasks

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. -Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across the automotive and roadside landscape. -Contribute to internal and external thought leadership, publications, and market commentary. -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. -Maintain up-to-date market intelligence and insights on the automotive, roadside, and mobility sectors. -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. -Contribute to business planning, fee targets, and revenue growth. -Compliance: Ensure all work complies with RICS standards, company policies, and relevant legislation -Promote a collaborative, high-performing, and client-focused culture. -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. -Support resource planning, team performance, and knowledge sharing within the practice. -Market Research & Reporting: Monitor property market trends, prepare reports, and advise on market conditions and investment opportunities. -Consultancy: Lead and deliver consultancy projects for clients in the automotive and roadside sectors, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness. -Supervise and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and technical support.

Requirements

• mrics
• degree
• valuation
• argus
• 5+ years
• driving licence

What You Bring

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. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight. Whilst sector-specific knowledge would be advantage, guidance and support will be provided. -Established network of automotive and roadside sector contacts and relationships -Strategic and Commercial Thinking -Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS or equivalent). -Degree-qualified in Real Estate, Property, or a related discipline. -Strong client management, business development, and presentation skills. -Excellent analytical, commercial, and communication skills. -Strong Valuation skills and knowledge of Valuation software (Argus, Kel) -Proven experience (typically 5+ years) -A full UK driving licence -Market Insight and Innovation -In-depth knowledge of valuation and landlord and tenant principles.

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Benefits

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About Colliers

-A global leader in real estate and infrastructure, evolving from regional roots. -Diversifies services across real estate, engineering, and investment management. -Handles high-value transactions and manages large-scale infrastructure projects. -Offers comprehensive advisory and consulting services globally.

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