Head of Property

This is a great opportunity to work for a leading property and retail giant. Globally-recognised and celebrated, our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Property for both their current London portfolio and also their future portfolio.

Responsibilities

• 70% of the role will be Real Estate focused but they’re looking for someone who has a good understanding and experience across the end-to-end process (Real Estate, Projects and Facilities)
• Develop the UK Real Estate Strategy in collaboration with the UK MD and UK Business Directors
• Manage Brokers, Agents & Licencing Consultants to identify and secure new sites, working closely with both inhouse legal teams and solicitors
• Liaise with Host Brands to obtain necessary site approvals and compiling all necessary documentation for internal approvals process
• Oversee the design and build process managing various internal / external stakeholders focusing on time, cost & quality triad
• Develop and own all Landlord relationships across existing and new portfolio
• Lease administration to ensure all licenses and rental payments are made on time and as per agreements
• Accountable for budget management / P&Ls for all Property related expenses, looking for opportunities to reduce overheads where possible through active portfolio management
• Work closely with Group Property division to understand Property best practise and adapt for UK market and implement. This also includes adhering to audit requirements
• Manage a team
• Need to source in the short term

Person Specification

• Solid understanding of construction technology or M&E building services and new techniques
• Applicants will ideally have 3-5 years’ experience in an Assistant Construction / Building Services Project Management position.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of the JCT / NEC forms of Contract
• Good understanding and working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements including CDM Regulations, Asbestos Regulations, and Planning and Building Regulations and related compliance requirement
• Good PC based skills, with experience in Word/Excel and Outlook.
• HND/Degree in Construction Project Management, Building Services or related subject.
• Working towards (at appropriate level) MRICS / MCIOB / MCIBSE / /MAPM or equivalent verifiable work-based experience and training.