Leading fashion brand are seeking an Estate Surveyor to join their busy Property department who will be responsible for negotiating lease terms and rent reviews, ensuring lease obligations are fulfilled, and collaborating with Senior Management and Directors to align property decisions with wider business strategy.
It’s a national fashion brand with a growing portfolio of over 700 trading stores and a forward-thinking strategy for continued expansion, this role provides critical support to the Property team.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role within a strategic Property team. You’ll gain valuable experience across a broad range of property management activities, contributing directly to the success and growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake the property management of a portfolio of shops
- Monitor lease key dates and undertake rent reviews and lease renewals in a timely manner
- Negotiate consents and permissions from 3rd parties (Landlords etc)
- Ensure any disputes between Landlords and Tenants are resolved promptly with the minimum disruption and cost to the business
- Liaise with other departments to resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently with the minimum disruption and cost to the business
- Ensure landlord lease obligations are met, particularly in relation to repairs.
- To take responsibility for the management of non-operational premises, including vacant properties, void spaces and commercial and residential sub-tenants
- To be able to make and implement own decisions, balancing risks against benefits for the Company’s long term financial objectives
- Challenging and monitoring service charge statements and demands
- To take responsibility for securing refunds or overpayments from third parties
- To understand the commercial objectives of the company and to have a flexible approach to the working hours and a willingness to travel the UK
- Checking invoices from Landlords to ensure accuracy, challenging where appropriate.
- Develop, manage & upkeep of the property database
- To provide the business with a point of reference for property matters.
- Reporting to the Head of Estates and deputising when required.
- All other matters associated with the efficient property management of a portfolio of retail shops/buildings/leases.
Ideal Candidate:
- Will have a proven track record in a similar role
- Good negotiation skills
- Good knowledge of commercial leases
- Highly commercial with a strong desire to exceed expectations
- Open to change and able to quickly adapt within a fast-paced retail business
- Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of businesses
- Previous experience in a retail environment
- Enjoys a hands on role