Associate Director Assets and Operations Property Advisory Services (m/f/d)

Associate Director Assets and Operations Property Advisory Services (m/f/d)

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Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Berlin
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Join Arup in our mission to optimize existing buildings for enhanced efficiency and sustainability. As an Associate Director, you will lead innovative projects that transform and improve the performance of our clients\‘ properties.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Property Advisory Services Discipline in Berlin , Germany. As Associate Director Asset and Operations your responsibilities will focus on client relationship management as well as business development. You can work partly remote through flexible, self-organized work.
Join our discipline of Programme and Project Managers, Transaction Advisors and Sustainability Specialists as an Associate Director focusing on the Property market. You will focus on bringing together our services and skills to support clients in assets and operations to invest in, grow and protect the value of their physical asset and to make sure they achieve their business and sustainable development objectives.
As Associate Director Assets and Operations at Arup, you will:

• Active client relationship management on the German and European Property market by engaging with clients effectively, understanding their internal processes and market needs and fostering strong relationships.
• Driving business development and identifying market needs for Asset Managers, Investment Managers for new and existing clients.
• Develop services and ensure delivery for assets and portfolios in operation. Linking our existing Climate and Sustainability Services as well Programme and Project Management and TDD Service within Property Advisory with a wider client base and enable a systematic approach.
• Advise our clients on value-add projects, decarbonisation programms aligned with end-of-life and lease periods as well as asset life extension. With a focus on advisory services, include our local and global inhouse skills in architecure, engineering and specialists allowing for a holistic approach to the assets.
• Ensure effective strategy development and deployment for buildings in operation, clarifying objectives and expectations. Assisting our clients to operate in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Is this role right for you?
We Also Value

• Extensive experience in the property/real estate sector, preferably with deep consulting experience and understanding of industry specific programs and transformation processes within assets and operations
• Strong ability to engage with clients at high organizational levels
• Knowledge of decision-making processes at high organizational levels and real estate program implementation.
• Proven experience in client relationship management and a strong understanding of the Property Advisory Services sector. Preferably with Asset and Portfolio Managers and across the property asset classes office, logistic, retail, mixed use and living.
• A deep understanding of existing buildings, refurbishment and repositioning on an architectural and engineering perspective.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and effective communication with clients and design teams as well as the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
• An independent working manner and an entrepreneurial intellect with high levels of creativity, engagement, motivation and conceptual skills
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Why Arup?
At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits That Work For You

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup\’s success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Flexible working: The choice between a full-time or part-time model, working from home up to 3 days a week and up to 20 days a year from another country.
• Well-being & Family: Company pension scheme, occupational disability insurance, mobility (e.g. Swapfiet\’s rental bike), daycare subsidy of up to 150 euros per month, and in Berlin we also offer a daycare place with our cooperation partner if required.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You\’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact We\’re here to support you.
Are you ready to shape a better world?
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Consulting

• Industries

  Design Services, Architecture and Planning, and Business Consulting and Services

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