Company Description
Colliers is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing strategic solutions to occupiers, developers, and investors at local, national, and international levels. Our services include brokerage sales and leasing, real estate management, valuation, consulting, project management, project marketing, and research. We operate across core sectors such as office, industrial, retail, and hotel, as well as a range of specialised property types.
Colliers UK is headquartered in London, with over 1,200 professionals across 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.
Job Description
We are seeking a new team member for their Retail Capital Markets team at Associate Director or Director level. Colliers Retail Capital Markets team are market leading and deliver tailored asset and property advice to a wide range of clients across the UK. We are backed by the strongest agency, development and advisory teams in the UK. We believe that a better future is built through collaboration, expertise, and a shared commitment to excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience investment surveyor to gain hands-on experience within a market-leading real estate services firm. You will work within a team of six across several retail sectors, including Shopping Centres, High Street, Retail Parks and Food Stores, playing a key role in the day-to-day marketing, reporting and providing strategic advice to clients and overseeing property transactions.
We can offer
- Competitive salary, company car allowance and commissions scheme
- Excellent benefits including private medical insurance, pension, life cover and wellness support
- Paid professional subscriptions, continuous career development and RICS fees
- Hybrid working with a central London office base
- Access to an industry-leading team with strong market presence and client relationships
- Excellent benefits including private medical insurance, pension, life cover and wellness support
- Paid professional subscriptions and continuous career development
- Clear progression pathway to Director level
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages innovation, excellence and ambition
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage retail investment sales and acquisitions across all major retail sub-sectors
- Advise clients on strategy, pricing, marketing and negotiation throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Originate new business opportunities through established relationships and active networking
- Deliver client pitches, investment reports and tailored advice with precision and commercial insight
- Work closely with colleagues across agency, development, valuation and research to provide an integrated service offering
- Represent Colliers at client meetings, industry events and conferences
- Support and mentor junior members of the team, contributing to overall team development and performance
Qualifications
- MRICS-qualified with 4 to 5+ years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within retail investment or capital markets
- Proven track record in successfully executing complex investment transactions
- Commercially astute with strong financial and strategic acumen
- Confident communicator and negotiator with excellent client-facing skills
- Established network of institutional and/or private investors (preferred but not essential)
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-performance team environment
- Ambitious, proactive and driven to progress within the business
Additional Information
What sets Colliers apart from their competition is not what we do, but how we do it. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. Our most valuable asset is our people – we are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.
At Colliers, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible recruitment process. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we are happy to accommodate candidates requiring assistance during any stage of the hiring process. Please inform us of any adjustments needed when applying or scheduling your interview.
