Job Description:
Leonardo is seeking a Head of Real Estate for its UK footprint. The role of Real Estate management within the context of Leonardo UK LTD. is to implement corporate UK estates policies and procedures for the benefit of the UK Divisions and in alignment with the Global Organisation.
The Head of UK Real Estate will:
* Support the achievement of Leonardo UK Ltd. key corporate objectives in the development of the estate and its services.
* Be responsible for advising on and contributing to the strategic and operational management of the Leonardo UK Ltd. land and property portfolio.
* Manage all property leasing activities ensuring that they are completed in accordance with policies and guidelines.
* Manage the administration of leases with Landlords and Tenants including lease reviews, lease audits, lease renewals, rent reviews, tenant alterations and co-ordination of landlord’s repairs and maintenance responsibilities.
* Work with the UK Division Leadership to define the property strategy and implement the resultant property transactions which may include long term lease, lease and buy-back or disposal.
* Lead the acquisition of new property.
* Lead the disposal of property no longer required by the business including leases and freehold assets.
* Work with LDO UK Legal to draft leases for LDO UK property, review Landlord lease documentation for new leases.
* Work with Indirect Procurement to manage SOLA agreements for customers and suppliers resident on LDO UK property.
* Manage payments and collections of Rent, Service Charges, Business Rates and Insurance related to property.
* Calculate the Annual Service charge for LDO UK Tenants.
* Lead the renegotiation of Rents with Landlords and Tenants.
* Ensure that LDO UK discharges its lease obligations and maintains statutory compliance.
* Ensure LDO UK Tenants comply with lease covenants.
* Be the day-to-day liaison between LDO UK and its Tenants and Landlords.
* Lead Dilapidations negotiations and agree settlements at the end of lease agreements.
The successful candidate will likely meet the following criteria:
* Educated to degree level or HNC level with relevant work experience within estates management.
* Hold a relevant HSE qualification (minimum IOSH).
* Fully conversant with Facilities Management processes and procedures (CDM).
* Conversant with building construction and associated engineering plant.
* Conversant with UK statutory regulations concerning health safety and environment.
* Significant and relevant work experience in estates management, facilities management, project management environment with responsibility for supplying key business support services.
* Excellent interpersonal and team skills with the ability to communicate and interact at all levels.
* Facilitation skills (to support delivery of activities).
* Negotiation skills (to engage with suppliers to deliver the required outcomes).
* Project Management skills & strong financial awareness.
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
Life at Leonardo:
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
* Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning.
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website here.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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