Location Planning Analyst

Co-op (Manchester)

Date added: 08.09.2025

Co-op is seeking a Location Planning Analyst to join its property team and support the strategic growth and optimisation of its food estate. This role involves providing insight into potential new sites by analysing a range of factors—including demographics, affluence, competition, and lifestyle—to ensure each store meets the needs of its local community.

With strong analytical skills, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Co-op’s property strategy and will have the opportunity to develop professionally within a business that places people at the heart of its decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct location analysis using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), supported by the wider team, to inform the acquisitions process within a designated geographic region.

• Generate sales forecasts for new stores, extensions, relocations, and downsizes to ensure the property pipeline aligns with the needs of the food estate.

• Respond to ad-hoc requests for location analysis and insight from across the business.

• Visit stores and strategic areas to assess competitor risks and opportunities, evaluating potential impacts on existing stores and future developments.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leaders for approval.

• Manage workload effectively and meet deadlines with support from the line manager.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced in using GIS systems.

• Proficient in basic Microsoft Excel and confident in data analysis.

• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.

• Skilled in managing multiple priorities with attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.

• Familiar with the UK food retail landscape.

Field-based (Full UK drivers’ licence is essential for this role).

Salary: £32,000 to £45,000 plus amazing benefits.

Deadline to apply: 16.09.2025.

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Engineering Design & Performance Manager (Mechanical)

Co-op (Manchester)

Date added: 08.09.2025

Co-op is seeking an experienced Engineering Design and Performance Manager to provide expert technical guidance on mechanical building engineering services across its diverse property portfolio. This strategic role involves advising on engineering strategy, maintenance, design standards, technical specifications, and compliance obligations throughout the organisation.

As the subject matter expert (SME) in mechanical building engineering services, the successful candidate will offer technical leadership across Co-op Property and play a key role in driving innovation across a complex and varied estate. It’s a high-impact position with scope to shape the future of Co-op’s built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and elevate engineering standards by reviewing, updating, and managing them across the business.

• Provide technical assurance to ensure compliance with Co-op’s legal obligations.

• Lead technical sign-off for projects, ensuring alignment with engineering standards.

• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement, particularly within investment workstreams.

• Champion cost-saving initiatives through value engineering coordination.

• Support property delivery teams by conducting quality inspections on construction sites.

• Explore new ideas and innovations—from supplier engagement to market research—to advance sustainability and net zero goals.

• Build strong relationships across the business, with autonomy and support for personal development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree in a relevant mechanical engineering discipline and is either a Chartered Engineer or working towards ECUK registration.

• Possesses detailed knowledge of legal compliance, particularly in HVAC, LEV, gas, and water hygiene (P901, P903 preferred).

• Demonstrates extensive understanding of Building Regulations, mechanical systems, design, specification, and maintenance.

• Communicates effectively and builds meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Has a proven track record of working within large, complex organisations with diverse property portfolios.

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits.

Deadline to apply: 16.09.2025.

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Engineering Assistant

Co-op (Manchester)

Date added: 08.09.2025

Co-op is seeking a motivated and curious individual to join its Property Engineering team as an Engineering Assistant. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to shape its direction, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Expertise isn’t a prerequisite. What matters most is a positive attitude, a passion for learning, and a proactive approach to getting things done. Co-op will provide on-the-job support to help build the necessary technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance engineering standards by reviewing, updating, and managing them across the business.

• Support technical sign-off for projects, ensuring alignment with engineering standards.

• Identify trends and opportunities for improvement, particularly within investment workstreams.

• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives through coordination of value engineering efforts.

• Participate in site visits to conduct quality inspections alongside the team

• Investigate new ideas and innovations—from supplier engagement to market research—to support sustainability and net zero goals.

• Build a strong internal profile and relationships across the business, with time and autonomy provided for personal development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Holds a degree or equivalent qualification (subject area not essential—technical training will be provided).

• Has experience in a fast-paced work environment, using data to inform decisions.

• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, with proficiency in Office 365 and Copilot.

• Communicates confidently and works effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Possesses a full UK driving licence (preferred), with access to pool cars for site visits.

This is a hybrid role, where you’ll be splitting your time between coming into our Manchester office (1-2 times a week), traveling to different sites (1-2 times a week with colleagues) and working from home the rest of the time.  

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 plus great benefits.

Deadline to apply: 11.09.2025.

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Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor

Trident Building Consultancy (Birmingham)

Date added: 07.08.2025

Trident is seeking to recruit a qualified Chartered Building Surveyor to join its successful and well-established team in Birmingham. The role offers significant scope for rapid career progression, involvement in shaping the direction of the business, and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across various asset types.

The appointed surveyor will gain direct exposure to clients, enabling a clear understanding of their aspirations and contributing to the achievement of these goals. Trident collaborates with a wide spectrum of clients and their representatives in the acquisition, improvement, and management of commercial properties.

This position also presents the chance to expand a network of both local and national contacts, through regular engagement with property agents, managing agents, solicitors, and other property professionals.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Surveyor with solid experience in both professional and project work. This includes acquisition and dilapidations surveys and negotiations, planned preventative maintenance, contract administration and project management, as well as statutory compliance. Trident is not seeking applications from graduate or assistant surveyors for this role.

About Trident

Trident is a proud Employee Ownership Trust, recently awarded “Investors in People” Gold accreditation and recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. With B Corp certification and a science-based carbon reduction target through SBTi, Trident demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, and inclusive values.

Salary: Highly competitive, including a range of benefits.

Deadline to apply: 08.09.2025

To apply, please email kelsey.joyce@tridentbc.com. More details about Trident and the role here.