Location: Liverpool / Hybrid
Salary: £45,000–£60,000 + benefits
Sector: Retail / Foodstores
Working Pattern: Initially 2 days on site, with greater remote flexibility for the right candidate
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading client in the retail property sector who is looking to appoint an experienced Estates Surveyor specialising in Lease Advisory.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a substantial portfolio of large-format foodstore properties, advising some of the UK's leading food retailers. The role will involve delivering high-quality lease advisory and property consultancy services across a varied and commercially significant estate.
The successful candidate will ideally be Liverpool-based or within a commutable distance, with the role initially requiring two days per week on site. However, our client is open to a more remote arrangement for an exceptional candidate who is based further afield.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide lease advisory and general estates surveying advice across a portfolio of large foodstore assets.
- Lead and support rent reviews, lease renewals, lease restructuring and other landlord/tenant negotiations.
- Undertake detailed property and lease analysis to identify commercial opportunities and risks.
- Prepare and review valuation and rental evidence, market analysis and comparable transactions.
- Negotiate with landlords, tenants, agents and other professional advisers.
- Provide strategic property advice to support the client's wider estate objectives.
- Instruct and manage external agents and professional advisers where required.
- Prepare clear, commercially focused reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the retail and foodstore property market.
- Ensure lease events and key property matters are proactively managed.
- Work collaboratively with internal property, legal, finance and operational teams.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Estates Surveyor / Chartered Surveyor with a strong background in lease advisory and commercial property.
Ideally, you will have:
- MRICS qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong experience in lease advisory, rent reviews and lease negotiations.
- A background in retail, foodstores, supermarkets or other large-format commercial property would be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of the UK commercial property market.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines across a sizeable property portfolio.
- A commercially minded approach, with the confidence to provide clear advice to senior stakeholders.
- Strong report-writing and stakeholder-management skills.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider property team.
What's on Offer
- £45,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work with a portfolio of major foodstore assets and leading UK food retailers.
- Hybrid working, initially with 2 days per week on site in Liverpool.
- Flexibility around location for the right candidate, including the potential for a more remote arrangement.
- A commercially focused role with significant responsibility and exposure.
- Opportunity to develop your career within a high-profile retail property environment.
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