Non-Executive Director - Property

Macdonald & Company

Date added: 10.05.2024

Macdonald & Company are proud to be working with a leading Property Company, who are seeking to appoint a highly capable and experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) to join their Yorkshire based team.

This post will play a key role in evolving and delivering the business strategy as an active board member, providing challenge to the management team to ensure key decisions are appropriate, effective and optimal. The NED will be a trusted voice in the board room providing informed views on development, investment, asset management and strategic deals to help the business, its customers and communities prosper.

Applicants will accordingly have an entrepreneurial background and be able to demonstrate a successful track record of operating at board level in a corporate property environment. Experience in the property industry on client side or from an investment/development agency background is therefore, required. The role would suit a professional with a deep understanding of property investment, development, management and the broader real estate market. Experience of forward funding and partnership deals would also be preferred, but not essential.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have circa 5 to 10 years of direct, relevant board level experience.

This employer is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic, feels valued and respected. Accordingly, it is actively encouraged that applications from individuals of all backgrounds are received. Similarly, if you wish to arrange an initial conversation to find out more about this matter, please get in touch.

Circa 2 Days per month (Leeds).

Salary: Negotiable.

Deadline to apply: 31.05.2024.

To learn more about this role, contact Nathan at Macdonald & Company (retained recruitment consultant) on 0161 607 5089, email nwakelam@macdonaldandcompany.com

Associate Director - South East

Turley

Date added: 10.05.2024

Turley is a planning and development consultancy operating nationally across the UK and Ireland.

Turley is looking for an Associate Director based in the south east to work across various projects, including major residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. Turley have an outstanding reputation for providing the highest standards of service to high profile clients, including major land owners, respected property developers, multi-sector housebuilders and commercial and industrial developers.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record on advising on complex projects and winning new work. They will bring energy, ideas, and positivity. You will have developed strong relationships within their network of clients and contacts. You will be a team player, one who enjoys collaborating and takes pride in developing others. Candidates should be MRTPI qualified.

Salary: Competitive.

Deadline to apply: 09.06.2024.

Read more and apply here.

Senior Consultant / Consultant, Strategic Communications

Turley

Date added: 09.05.2024

Turley is a planning and development consultancy operating nationally across the UK and Ireland. They are looking for an energetic and eager Senior Consultant/Consultant to join their Strategic Communications team based in London.

In this role you will be a key member of the Strategic Communications team working alongside high-profile clients across the urban regeneration, new communities housing, and hotels sectors in London and the South East. 

You will be a key part of the project delivery team, developing and deploying communications strategies, preparing and delivering public consultations, and engaging with politicians and community groups. In addition, Turley is seeking a Senior Consultant with experience in Media Relations, Corporate Communications and Consumer Marketing to support client work in these areas. 

This is an excellent opportunity to progress a career in strategic communications, whilst developing project management skills and commercial expertise supported by industry experts in a friendly and progressive working environment. 

If you are a motivated individual with a strong track record of working in a PR, communications or consultancy role this opportunity could be for you. 

Ideally, candidates will have or be working towards CIPR, PRCA or equivalent membership. Candidates should be adaptable with an ability to learn quickly, develop strong relationships both internally and externally, deliver high quality work and enjoy working as part of a team. 

Salary: Competitive.

Deadline to apply: 08.06.2024.

Read more and apply here.

Support Surveyor - Customer Connections

National Grid

Date added: 07.05.2024

There’s never been a better time to work in energy. It’s a time of opportunity and transformation as National Grid strives to provide a greener, cleaner energy system for the country. Due to unprecedented growth in the network, National Grid is looking to grow its Electricity Transmission (ET) Property Lands Team. 

National Grid is looking for a Support Surveyor to lead on the delivery of new infrastructure projects within the Customer Connections team to help facilitate The Great Grid Upgrade, the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations.

In this role you will support with the delivery of all land rights and acquisitions for our new infrastructure projects from development to construction, including access to land, the acquisition of land, securing land rights, and the negotiation of compensation settlements. 

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to offices and project sites as required. There are National Grid offices across England (with hub offices in Warwick and Leeds). The team is open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Some experience and/or knowledge of delivering land activities for infrastructure projects, including access to land, securing land rights, and the negotiation of compensation settlements, is required.

Salary: £39,000 – £49,000 – dependent on experience.

Deadline to apply: 27.05.2024.

Read more about the responsibilities and profile required here.

Senior Surveyor / Surveyor - Customer Connections

National Grid

Date added: 07.05.2024

There’s never been a better time to work in energy. It’s a time of opportunity and transformation as National Grid strives to provide a greener, cleaner energy system for the country. Due to unprecedented growth in the network, National Grid is looking to grow its Electricity Transmission (ET) Property Lands Team. 

National Grid is looking for a Senior Surveyor / Surveyor to lead on the delivery of new infrastructure projects within the Customer Connections team to help facilitate The Great Grid Upgrade, the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations.

You'll be part of a diverse land team providing expert land rights and acquisitions services required for new electrical assets for National Grid. This will be in accordance with current legislation and guidance, best practice and procedure, to ensure National Grid adheres to its licence obligations. 

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travel to offices and project sites as required. Your portfolio of projects will predominately be in the North, so a central / northern location would be preferable (National Grid have hub offices in Warwick and Leeds). The team is open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Experience of delivering land activities for new infrastructure projects, including access to land, the acquisition of land, securing land rights, and the negotiation of compensation settlements, is essential.

Salary: £50,000 – £63,000 – dependent on experience.

Deadline to apply: 27.05.2024.

Read more about the responsibilities and profile required here.

Assistant Director, Development

Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)

Date added: 01.05.2024

In less than a decade, a new £1.7b superhub station will open at Old Oak Common, bringing High Speed 2, Elizabeth Line and Great Western mainline services into the heart of one of the most under-developed, yet fascinating, parts of London. Set to be one of the most connected parts of West London, Old Oak has the potentially to be an internationally significant project and have a transformational impact on our city.

The Development team leads the strategic regeneration programme that is assembling and driving the delivery of development within Old Oak West, as well as working across a range of other infrastructure and local improvement projects. Working across both Old Oak and Park Royal, an experienced and energetic professional is needed to join a truly exceptional team and to be instrumental in the leadership of our work in close collaboration with both government and local stakeholders.

This is a unique opening for individuals with an interest in working across commercial, residential, industrial and infrastructure development on a large scale and at a foundational moment in the area’s development. As part of a close-knit team, and working closely with colleagues in government, the GLA, our three host boroughs and the development industry, you will have a leading role in driving forward one of London’s largest regeneration projects.

You will have experience of leading development, regeneration and infrastructure projects in a complex stakeholder environment. Ideal candidates will have experience of private sector partnerships and procurement, be confident communicators, excellent relationship managers and share our commitment and enthusiasm for regeneration. Experience of land assembly and compulsory purchase would also be helpful.

Reporting directly to the Director of Development you will need strong organisational skills and personal resilience to thrive in a busy and demanding environment but, for the right candidate, this role offers a highly visible and important leadership role with further career development.

Salary: £89,041 - £96,381 per annum (+ market forces supplement).

Deadline to apply: 22.05.2024.

Read more and apply here.

Senior Commercial Asset Manager (Multiple Roles)

Places for London (Transport for London)

Date added: 01.05.2024

For 160 years, Transport for London has kept London moving. It has been one of the city’s biggest innovators. Places for London, the TfL property company, is its latest innovation. Places for London is here to unlock more of the potential of TfL land and create a greener, kinder, and more connected London for everyone.

Places for London is a £2bn commercial property company, wholly owned by TfL. It owns and manages a diverse portfolio of assets including over 1,000 retail units in stations or on London’s High Streets, 850 railway arches and c 500k sq ft of commercial offices.

ABOUT THE ROLES

Places for London is recruiting multiple Senior Commercial Asset Manager roles across different sectors in its Asset Management business, including Retail, Arches and Offices. The roles are ideal for a commercial property specialist with a passion for UK real estate and a desire to be part of a fast paced, dynamic and friendly team.

Based in London, these are critical roles in our integrated multi-disciplined Asset Management team, which provides high quality asset management delivery across the portfolio.

Working with the Head of Sector the roles will be required to manage, motivate, energise and develop a high-performance team with responsibility for the day-to-day line management of asset manager/s. The focus of the roles is to optimise, enhance and grow the portfolio by creating sustainable, long-term income and enhanced capital value whilst implementing ESG and sustainability strategies.

Previous experience gained within either a client-side role and/or a consultancy role. 5 years PQE minimum experience of retail, office or Arches property transactions, asset management, leasing or valuation, preferably in the Greater London market.

Salary: up to £80,000 pa.

Deadline to apply: 14.05.2024.

Read more about the different roles and apply here.

Associate Environmental Planning

Quod Planning

Date added: 18.04.2024

Quod is a highly regarded, independent consultancy offering a range of planning and development related services.

Quod have an opportunity for an experienced Associate to join its growing Environmental Planning team a based in Soho Square, London or central Leeds. Quod is an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The role will provide an opportunity for the right candidate to be integral to Quod’s continued growth and success. There will be a varied range of environmental planning and EIA opportunities, from providing strategic advice, masterplanning support, critical friend roles, ES review and EIA delivery. Additionally, a focus on opportunities for business development, digital transformation, sustainability and net zero.

Previous experience and a relevant degree is required.

Salary: Competitive.

Deadline to apply: 17.05.2024.

Read more and apply here.

Senior Consultant Environmental Planning

Quod Planning

Date added: 18.04.2024

Quod is a highly regarded, independent consultancy offering a range of planning and development related services.

Quod have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Consultant to join its growing Environmental Planning team a based in Soho Square, London or central Leeds. Quod is an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The role will provide an opportunity for the right candidate to be integral to Quod’s continued growth and success. There will be a varied range of environmental planning and EIA opportunities, from providing strategic advice, masterplanning support, critical friend roles, ES review and EIA delivery. Additionally, a focus on opportunities for business development, digital transformation, sustainability and net zero.

Previous experience and a relevant degree is required.

Salary: Competitive.

Deadline to apply: 17.05.2024.

Read more and apply here.

Account Director

Date added: 11.01.2024

Based in Shoreditch, London, ING is one of the UK’s most exciting PR and communications companies. Working across contemporary architecture, property, investment, design and the built environment. ING is a 100% employee-owned and values-based business. 

ING is proud to represent a broad range of UK and international clients across the property sector, comprising some of the most respected names in their respective fields. 

ING is looking for a highly motivated, creative and confident account director to join its expanding team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to devise, implement and lead successful, strategic communications campaigns for UK and international audiences. You will advise clients on all forms of communications, including digital, media, events and thought leadership.  

You should have excellent contacts across property and business media and a strong understanding of digital communications.  

Key responsibilities 

As an account director you will play a pivotal role within the agency: 

• You will have 5+ years’ experience in PR and communications and be able to demonstrate how you have helped your clients improve their business and lift their profile. Experience and knowledge of the built environment is desired.  

• You will be responsible for leading accounts by developing and implementing communications strategies, building and managing relationships with clients and key contacts and creatively building on campaign plans at a tactical level.  

• In addition to the management of current clients, you will also be expected to identify and develop new business opportunities, at all times representing and promoting ING values and brand in a professional manner. 

• As an account director, you will manage account teams of PR professionals including account managers and account executives, coaching and sharing your expertise to support professional development. 

Personal attributes:

The successful candidate will:

• Be driven, ambitious and possess a proactive, professional approach to agency life.

• Demonstrate a strong interest in design, architecture, property and the built environment.

• Be confident in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Have a proven track record of developing new business.

• Possess a strong network of industry and senior media contacts.

• Be committed to ING’s vision and values.

Competitive salary + healthcare + pension

There is no strict deadline for applications, however ING would love to hear from potential candidates as soon as possible.

Read more about the role here.