Associate Director – Land & Investment

A highly respected and market-leading property agency is looking to hire an Associate Director to join their Land & Investment team in Edinburgh.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious land and development professional to join a well-established team with a strong reputation across Scotland. The role involves advising landowners, developers, investors, and institutional clients, while helping to drive the continued growth of the business in the Scottish market.

The position entails delivering high-profile land and development transactions, providing strategic advice to clients, and identifying opportunities to generate new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Management: Leading land and development transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Client Relationship Management: Managing and developing key client relationships.
• Business Development: Originating new instructions and contributing to fee generation.
• Strategic Advisory: Providing strategic advice on land, development, and investment opportunities.
• Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues across the wider business to deliver client solutions.
• Mentorship: Mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Team Strategy: Contributing to team strategy, growth, and overall performance.

Candidate Profile

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical with strong commercial awareness.
• Enjoys building relationships and working closely with clients.
• Proactive, driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Industry Network: An established network within the Scottish development and property market.
• Business Development: A proven track record of winning new business and developing client relationships.
• Leadership: Leadership capability with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others.
• Transaction Experience: Experience managing complex instructions and delivering commercial outcomes.