Regional Estates Manager, Retail

We have a unique opportunity for a Regional Estates Surveyor to join the team, covering the South West in this instance and ideally residing in or near to Gloucestershire.

The individual will support the Senior Estates Manager in delivering an efficient and effective Estates Management service across the operational portfolio.

The individual will be responsible for all property matters within a set geographic area including rent reviews, service charge, lettings, lease renewals and identifying opportunities to add value and enhance the portfolio.

We are looking for individuals with good communication skills, who will be confident operating in a  collaborative cross-functional environment with opportunities to engage with multiple stakeholders in the Retail, Finance and Maintenance teams along with external consultants, professional advisers and landlords

At Morrisons, we believe that flexible working can really make a difference. As such this permanent role offers a flexible working pattern of 4.5 days. The applicants should be happy to work both from home and in the Bradford office. 

Role responsibilities:

• Responsibility for a portfolio of around 250 stores

• Landlord and tenant relationship negotiating and documenting lease events

• Sub tenant portfolio management

• Exercise commercial judgement to resolve day-to-day property management issues within delegated authority levels.

• Develop relationships with other Property Departments (Implementation & Maintenance)

• Drive successful relationships with Regional Operational Managers to become a primary point of contact in Property

• Preferably Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - not essential 

• Knowledge of the Landlord & Tenant Act Legislation

• Knowledge of the Town & Country Planning Legislation

• >2 years commercial experience

• Contract negotiation experience

• Ability to take on new information, adapt style and develop new ways of working.

• The ability to influence others and build effective networks. 

• A structured and process driven approach to planning and organising work. 

• Confidence and maturity to take commercial decisions

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to negotiate and influence a range of stakeholders and challenge the norm

Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.

Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you’ll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.

We host regular seasonal events and you’ll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We’re also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.

Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we’ve lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We’d love to meet you…

Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;