At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate real estate strategy and optimise property portfolio for maximum ROI.
- Company: Dynamic company in Farnborough with a focus on innovation and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, health plans, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with volunteering opportunities and a commitment to the Armed Forces community.
- Why this job: Make impactful decisions in a fast-paced environment while shaping the future of real estate.
- Qualifications: MRICS/FRICS qualified with extensive experience in commercial asset management.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
Location: Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF20088
Responsibilities:
- Leverage professional surveying expertise to extract high level insight from complex data and provide a ‘single version of truth’ for the estate and provide a decision‑making timeline to ensure timely actions taken to meet key dates.
- Providing metrics into portfolio strategy and commercial narrative for Leadership decision‑making.
- Deliver portfolio rationalisation and optimisation to maximise utilisation and ROI throughout the property lifecycle.
- Appoint and direct external agents and 3rd party providers to manage service delivery (e.g. business rates, valuation, agency for disposals and acquisitions, lease renewal, management lettings etc).
Essential Experience:
- Proven track record of delivering professional standards and team structure within fast‑paced corporate environment.
- Excellence in board reporting level, persuasive negotiation and high stakes presentation.
- Ability to leverage data‑analytics tools to drive evidence‑based property decisions.
- Highly developed interpersonal and presentational skills capable of translating technical real‑estate risks into commercial business opportunities.
Essential Qualifications:
- MRICS/FRICS qualified with extensive post‑qualification experience in complex commercial portfolios.
- Appropriate Degree in Estate / Property Management or a related discipline.
- Chartered Surveyor with substantial post‑qualification experience specialising in commercial asset management.
Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more.
- Support for the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.
All applicants must be eligible for BPSS clearance, as a minimum.
Head of Corporate Real Estate employer: QINETIQ LIMITED
As a leading employer in Farnborough, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values professional growth and collaboration. Our competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits including a matched pension scheme and health plans, and commitment to community engagement make us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful employment in corporate real estate. Join us to leverage your expertise in a supportive environment that champions innovation and excellence.