Job Summary
£62,000 - £90,000 per annum | 35 days' holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We're motivated, commercially aware and ready to take on any challenge.
As a Senior Acquisitions Consultant at Lidl, you will play a vital role in the management and expansion of our portfolio across Scotland. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation and acquisition of land/sites, responsible for leading a professional team through the planning process obtaining satisfactory consents, through to supporting the construction phase and ongoing asset management. You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, subject experts, agents, and developers.
Based out of our regional property office in Motherwell, you can expect ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines!
** Please be aware this position is a 23 month FTC (Fixed Term Contract) **
What you'll do
1. Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores - you will enjoy creating opportunities
2. Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities
3. Manage planning applications life cycle from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions
4. Ownership/leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
5. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers
6. Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion
7. Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets
What you'll need
1. A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude
2. Degree-level education (2:1 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline
3. Exposure to acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning
4. A well networked individual with refined negotiating skills
5. Sound commercial property and legal acumen
6. Excellent communication and organisational skills
7. A highly analytical mind
8. The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
9. Strong Microsoft Office skills
10. A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK
What you'll receive
* 35 days holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Essential Car User
* Pension scheme
* Plus, more of the perks you deserve
You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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