Commercial Lettings Negotiator
hace 5 días
London
Senior Commercial Lettings Negotiator Central London | Full-Time | Office BasedA highly established and successful private property investment and development company is seeking a Senior Commercial Lettings Negotiator to take responsibility for leasing activity across a defined commercial portfolio. The role involves managing the end-to-end lettings process, maintaining occupancy and supporting the effective management of the portfolio in line with long-term investment objectives. Main Duties The role includes conducting London based and some regional site visits, with the following primary responsibilities: • Management of the full leasing cycle from marketing through to completion., • Scheduling and leading viewings., • Supporting the legal process through to lease completion., • Driving occupancy levels and optimising rental income., • Supporting asset management initiatives including rent reviews, renewals and void reduction., • Co-ordinating and conducting negotiations with prospective tenants., • Building and maintaining relationships with tenants, agents and advisors., • Liaising with the asset management and property management teams., • Undertaking preparation of lettings documents including Heads of Terms and completion statements., • Monitoring market trends, rent values and competitor activity., • Reporting on leasing performance and deal progress., • Assisting with wider commercial projects and portfolio initiatives., • Interdepartmental working across the business including Commercial Property Management, Landlord & Tenant, legal and other teams.Key Competencies, • Commercial awareness with focus on maximising asset value, • Strong negotiation and lease structure capability, • Portfolio ownership and accountability for performance, • Stakeholder management across tenants, agents and external teams, • Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret market trends, • Understanding of co-working trends, flexible workspace models and occupier demandPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential, • Degree in real estate, property or related disciplineDesirable, • Working towards or membership of a professional body e.g. RICSExperienceEssential, • Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial lettings or a similar role, • Experience negotiating commercial lease terms and completing transactions, • Exposure to the Central London property marketDesirable, • Experience working client-side or directly with landlord portfolios, • Experience managing external lettings agents, • Involvement in asset management initiatives including rent reviews and renewalsKnowledgeEssential, • Strong understanding of commercial lease structures including rent reviews and break clauses, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and OutlookDesirable, • Knowledge of property management CRM systems, • Awareness of current market trends in the London commercial property sector, • Understanding of co-working trends, flexible workspace models and occupier demandsSkillsEssential, • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Good time management and organisational ability, • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, • Analytical mindset with attention to detailDesirable, • Ability to interpret and apply market data, • Stakeholder management across internal teams and external partnersAttitudeEssential, • Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership, • Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset, • Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently, • Professional, reliable and trustworthyDesirable, • Positive and adaptable approach, • Willingness to contribute to wider business initiativesCompany Benefits, • Competitive salary with discretionary performance related bonus, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service, • Private healthcare and health cash plan cover, • Life assurance, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Stable long-term role within a privately owned property company, • Opportunity to work client side within a diverse commercial property portfolio, • Exposure to high value Central London assets and transactions, • Close-knit and collaborative team environment, • Autonomy and ownership of portfolio performance, • Modern offices in Central London, • Direct exposure to decision makers and business owners, • Varied role with broad responsibility across leasing activity