Occupier Cost Analyst - 12 Month FTC in Leeds

Responsibilities

The Occupier Cost Analyst is responsible for providing professional advice and analysis relating to occupier costs across commercial property portfolios.

The role involves the review and analysis of service charge and insurance costs, ensuring charges are accurate, transparent and compliant with lease obligations, industry standards and best practice.

The Occupier Cost Analyst will investigate and challenge costs where appropriate, negotiating with landlords, managing agents and other third parties to resolve occupier cost queries and disputes, while delivering positive outcomes for clients.

This is a client facing role and requires a candidate with experience delivering professional advice, building strong relationships, and communicating confidently with clients, colleagues and third parties at all levels.

• Reviewing lease agreements and interpreting cost recovery provisions
• Analysing service charge, insurance and occupier cost data
• Reviewing and investigating cost variances, trends and anomalies
• Identifying, pursuing, negotiating and securing cost-saving opportunities for clients
• Reviewing invoices and providing recommendations regarding payment and cost recovery
• Requesting, collating and validating information from landlords, managing agents and other third parties
• Maintaining and updating schedules, databases and client records
• Preparing reports and supporting documentation
• Presenting findings and recommendations to clients in a clear and professional manner
• Managing occupier cost queries and supporting the resolution of disputes
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients, colleagues and other third parties
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as required

Qualifications

Desired skills and experience:

• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and draw conclusions from complex data sets
• Ability to question, challenge and investigate information using data and evidence-based reasoning
• Highly numerate
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
• Process driven with a structured and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a team
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying solutions

Equal Opportunities

Avison Young is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com.