National Property Manager

Role: National Acquisitions Manager
Salary: £53,485 rising to £77,870
Contract: 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determines the holiday dates for National Property Assistants under their direct report.
• Engages with the Regional Property Departments in order to negotiate site purchases, sales and rental agreements.
• Engages with the Regional Property Departments in order to determine site layouts.
• Engages with the Regional Property Departments in order to determine the appointment of the professional team.
• Authorises the payment of invoices up to the limit determined.
• Determines repairs and architectural changes as well as other work to be carried out on the buildings and the external areas, in line with BIW and Regional requirements.
• Assists with the practical completion of group store acquisitions.
• Recommends the purchase of assets, over the limit determined, to the National Property Director (Acquisitions).
• Participates in National and Specialist Committees as required to establish best practice and business consistency.
• Is responsible for identifying and recommending sites to the National Property Director (Acquisitions).
• Obtains planning permissions.
• Is responsible for safe and cost effective construction of new store acquisitions/extensions.
• Is responsible for implementing all Health & Safety and Due Diligence measures in their area of responsibility.
• Ensures the registration of land purchases.
• Is responsible for correct AIS data in their area of responsibility.
• Works in accordance with the company GB & IE Code of Conduct.
• Ensure the Company’s vehicle is maintained in accordance with the specified standard.

Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
• RICS Accredited degree/degree in Real Estate/Estate Management
• Minimum 2:1 degree required
• Experience of a fast-paced national/regional property environment.
• Knowledge of the national retail property environment
• Knowledge of running complex development appraisals
• Ability to manage a number of varying projects in several locations

Desirable:
• MRICS qualified surveyor
• Previous experience within food retail property department
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