Job Title: London Estates Senior Consultant
Salary Range: £68,200 - £99,000 per annum
Benefits:
* 35 days' holiday (pro rata)
* 10% in-store discount
* Enhanced family leave
* Company Car
* Pension scheme
* Sabbatical
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially aware London Estates Senior Consultant to play a critical role in future-proofing, modernising and managing our complex store portfolio.
As part of our dynamic Property Department, you will be responsible for the management of our London store portfolio, including property management of freehold and leasehold assets, design and implementation of modernisation and extension projects, and negotiating and agreeing lease renewals, regears and lease breaks across leasehold portfolio.
You will develop important relationships with internal Lidl stakeholders as well as key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants and local authorities.
Working in a unique environment like ours, you can expect and look forward to taking ownership of important projects from initial concept all the way to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Property management of freehold and leasehold assets
* Design and implementation of modernisation and extension projects
* Negotiating and agreeing lease renewals, regears and lease breaks across leasehold portfolio
* Managing planning applications from original submission to authorisation
* Processing of legal documentation for the existing estate
* Responsible for disposal of both freehold and leasehold surplus land, including residential
* Handling Tenant queries on our occupied sublet units
Requirements:
* Degree-level education (2:2 minimum) in a relevant real estate discipline
* Ideally, MRICS (or working towards) and experience in estate management, property management and planning
* Refined negotiating skills
* Sound commercial acumen
* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and team player
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A highly analytical mind
* The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
About Us:
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.