Acquisitions Surveyor

OverviewPermanentUp to 65000 Pension PMI ShareSave 6.6 weeks holiday Hybrid Working (2 daysper week in the office)Southampton Store Support OfficeWe believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores our people and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home theyll love. Join us as an Acquisitions Surveyor and youll be a big part of this.Role Purpose: To be responsible for scoping out and securing the best locations to grow our store estate. Whether its canvassing occupiers analysing market trends or negotiating rental terms with Landlords this role is about finding and securing the best deals in the right locations. Primary responsibility for identifying and delivering new store opportunities across high streets and retail parks and managing the full acquisition lifecycle from market mapping through to lease negotiation and financial/Board approval. Whats the jobKey Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Create a pipeline of new store opportunities working closely with the Programme team to ensure on-track delivery.Develop deal structures and undertake tactical negotiations to gain competitive advantage in dealings with Landlords & tenants maximising returns to the business.Draft robust business cases and concise accurate board submissions for new store acquisitions in a timely mannerProactively communicate within the A&E team sharing ideas contacts and market intelligence for the betterment of the wider team and B&Q business.The role works alongside the Location Analysis Data New Formats and Finance teams to assess the viability of new opportunities and locations.Works with the inhouse Legal team and our panel of external lawyers to ensure the legality and compliancy of all contracts and dealings.Youll have a close working relationship with the Store Development and Construction team to enable timely delivery of cost-effective projects.Engages with external agents consultants and the wider commercial property industry to promote B&Q and achieve objectives.Responsible for providing recommendations about store locations financial appraisals deals and agreements to the Senior Leadership TeamAnalysis and preparation of Board Papers and the ability to present these to Board Directors.Responsible for decisions concerning the instruction and payment of external consultants agents and Legal fees.Key Business Relationships (Internal):FinanceStore Development & ConstructionLocation AnalysisLegalPR and CommunicationsNew FormatsKey Business Relationships (External): Property Agents External Lawyers Landlords & Developers Local Authorities What we need:Required Skills & Experience:Previous experience working in a retail organisation with both an established UK wide property portfolioMRICS qualified Minimum 3 years experience in retail property acquisitions or corporate real estateSound knowledge and application of the Landlord & Tenant Acts town planning and investment principles.Thorough knowledge of legal processes property and contract law.Confident communicator the ability to provide advice and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.A proven team member with the ability to support enable and enthuse others.The ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environmentWhats in it for meAs part of a great team youll be valued for who you are.Were committed to making B&Q more diverse and representative of the communities we serve where everyone can feel they belong and have equal opportunities. You will have access to a range of networks that represent our colleagues and allies and help us to continue to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business.We also recognise that wellness means different things to different people and we want to help colleagues be at their best and feel well by offering a range of benefits to help you. As well as a competitive salary our benefits package includes an award-winning pension scheme bonus ShareSave options 6.6 weeks holiday payroll giving an Employee Assistance Programme shopping discounts colleague wellbeing benefits and lots moreSo we can support you during the application or interview process please contact for any recruitment adjustments. Key Skills GIS,Microstation,Bartending,Construction Experience,Data Collection,Land Surveying,CAD,Autocad,Carlson,Geometry,Oil & Gas Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1