MRICS - Acquisition & Development Surveyor-Retail

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a 150-year-old co-operative organisation! Working on part of a three-year development and growth plan, you will be working on a combination of acquisitions of existing properties, concluding deals and secondly procuring development from land already purchased by the organisation.
As an Acquisition and Development Surveyor, you will play a vital part in managing the growth of the retail store program property portfolio. You will be:*Acquiring new sites through to development and commissioning on site
*Acquire new locations plus asset manage multiple property matters per calendar year in line with the company's budgeted forecast.
*Liaising with external consultants such as Architects, Planning and contractors
*Negotiate consents and permissions from 3rd parties. (Landlords, neighbours etc.)
*Develop/maintain key regional market contacts to help avoid unnecessary agent fees
*Resolve and complete all legal matters in line with the company protocols.
*Provide clear communication and forecasted timelines to the business.
*Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments.
*Negotiate/manage all external costs (i.e. Legal, Surveyors & Agent fees). Provide property advice and support for internal stakeholders across various depts.

Who are we looking for?
*MRICS qualified
*Property related degree
*Acquisition of property experience, development and commissioning on site
*Ability to confidently present to all levels of the business.
*Diligent and thorough with an excellent eye for attention to detail
*Excellent IT skills, especially working with MS office
*Commercially astute, strong negotiator with commercial contracts management skills.
*Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the legal framework applicable to retail commercial properties within the UK
Advanced Landlord and Tenant knowledge; strong understanding of legal protocols, statutes and established commercial practices.
*Presentation skills
*Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
*Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.



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