About our client Our client is a progressive fashion retail organisation who are progressive and hugely successful with a collection of well-known brands that are expanding around the world. They are reimagining retail and believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. They've never been afraid to push forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying their portfolio and elevating their stores. They're not sitting back - there's no room for hesitation. Finding the fearless To stay ambitious, they need an Estates Manager who will embrace their heritage as they look to enhance the future. They're looking for candidates who see the possible in impossible; those who are open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for their business. Their people are passionate about the business and their area of expertise. The opportunity They are now seeking an Estates Manager to join the high-performance Property team based from either global HQ in Nottinghamshire or their chic London office. In this role you will be expected to get stuck in and make an impact from day 1. They do not do things conventionally, and have no expectations of how things 'should be' with no process or strategy set in stone. In this role you will have a real ability to impact and be a part of the ever-changing estates function. The role will have insight into all levels and areas of the business, not just property matters, giving you an exceptional insight into why their actions and the team's performance are essential to the success of The Group. The responsibility You will be provided an area of operation in this role where you will have the opportunity to become an expert operator across your patch. You will gain a wide and varied experience across the estate including property management matters, estates issues, acquisitions, lease event management, property overhead cost control and assisting senior members of the team on a variety of projects on an ad-hoc basis. This is not your standard estates management role! Manage and own your own workload include estates management issues and lease event management, including external consultants where necessary Manage your time and priorities effectively, the Estates Team are often working to hard and critical deadlines and dates Get involved in acquisitions in your patch and assisting senior team members during an acquisition phase Assist team members on all estates matters to ensure the estate remains fit for purpose, allowing the retail teams to operate effectively and profitably This could mean one day dealing with road works and a local council, to then managing the legals on a relocation of a store to a major flagship site Get involved in lease events, whether that's holding your nerve in a landlord negotiation or engaging their consultants on technical renewals, you will be expected to take ownership of events and report accordingly Manage and take ownership of a given geographical area of responsibility in all aspects including business rates, service charges and general estates issues The privilege. An opportunity like this is for the fearless. The potential is massive. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe their principles - you will: Think without limits and take the team with you You will see the possible in impossible and will be open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for the business. Own it and back it You will take pride in what you do with confidence, but not overconfidence. It's important you take ownership of your decisions, stand by your convictions and reason with contradiction. Not hesitate and act with purpose You will ask for forgiveness - not permission. You will be comfortable juggling multiple projects acting both decisively and instinctively without support from managers. Be commercial and customer-focused. You will be creative and analytical, balancing big-picture trends and detailed commercial performance. You will have a forensic commercial mindset, always considering the commercial impact of any decision. The person. Valid working rights for the EMEA countries Can critically review, analyze, interpret and present appropriate data to inform senior leadership in decision making Takes pride in their attention to detail and organisational skills Excellent time and workload management skills as the pace never slows and dates are everything in the Estates Team Effectively multi-task and jump onto differing priorities as they appear Does not get down-heartened easily, rolls with the punches and can easily adapt and adjust with the ever-changing strategy and priorities Open to travel nationally and internationally as appropriate with some nights away where appropriate and necessary Full clean driving license Proficient on MS Suite system The reward. Unrivalled opportunity to make your mark and progress in your career as Estates Manager The opportunity to operate in a broad real estate role in a diversified and entrepreneurial business Be surrounded by high-calibre and collaborative colleagues both in your real estate team and in other departments A highly competitive salary and benefits package rewarded in a role where you can grow By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Our client: Not your average retail group Our client is a progressive fashion retail organisation who are progressive and hugely successful with a collection of well-known brands that are expanding around the world. They are reimagining retail and believe the higher the risk, the greater the reward. They've never been afraid to push forward and change the way the industry operates, diversifying their portfolio and elevating their stores. They're not sitting back - there's no room for hesitation. Finding the fearless To stay ambitious, they need an Estates Manager who will embrace their heritage as they look to enhance the future. They're looking for candidates who see the possible in impossible; those who are open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for their business. Their people are passionate about the business and their area of expertise. The opportunity They are now seeking an Estates Manager to join the high-performance Property team based from either global HQ in Nottinghamshire or their chic London office. In this role you will be expected to get stuck in and make an impact from day 1. They do not do things conventionally, and have no expectations of how things 'should be' with no process or strategy set in stone. In this role you will have a real ability to impact and be a part of the ever-changing estates function. The role will have insight into all levels and areas of the business, not just property matters, giving you an exceptional insight into why their actions and the team's performance are essential to the success of The Group. The responsibility You will be provided an area of operation in this role where you will have the opportunity to become an expert operator across your patch. You will gain a wide and varied experience across the estate including property management matters, estates issues, acquisitions, lease event management, property overhead cost control and assisting senior members of the team on a variety of projects on an ad-hoc basis. This is not your standard estates management role! Manage and own your own workload include estates management issues and lease event management, including external consultants where necessary Manage your time and priorities effectively, the Estates Team are often working to hard and critical deadlines and dates Get involved in acquisitions in your patch and assisting senior team members during an acquisition phase Assist team members on all estates matters to ensure the estate remains fit for purpose, allowing the retail teams to operate effectively and profitably This could mean one day dealing with road works and a local council, to then managing the legals on a relocation of a store to a major flagship site Get involved in lease events, whether that's holding your nerve in a landlord negotiation or engaging their consultants on technical renewals, you will be expected to take ownership of events and report accordingly Manage and take ownership of a given geographical area of responsibility in all aspects including business rates, service charges and general estates issues The privilege An opportunity like this is for the fearless. The potential is massive. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe their principles - you will: Think without limits and take the team with you You will see the possible in impossible and will be open-minded and humble, not afraid to take a risk if it's the best option for the business. Own it and back it You will take pride in what you do with confidence, but not overconfidence. It's important you take ownership of your decisions, stand by your convictions and reason with contradiction. Not hesitate and act with purpose You will ask for forgiveness - not permission. You will be comfortable juggling multiple projects acting both decisively and instinctively without support from managers. Be commercial and customer-focused. You will be creative and analytical, balancing big-picture trends and detailed commercial performance. You will have a forensic commercial mindset, always considering the commercial impact of any decision. The person Valid working rights for the EMEA countries Can critically review, analyze, interpret and present appropriate data to inform senior leadership in decision making Takes pride in their attention to detail and organisational skills Excellent time and workload management skills as the pace never slows and dates are everything in the Estates Team Effectively multi-task and jump onto differing priorities as they appear Does not get down-heartened easily, rolls with the punches and can easily adapt and adjust with the ever-changing strategy and priorities Open to travel nationally and internationally as appropriate with some nights away where appropriate and necessary Full clean driving license Proficient on MS Suite system The reward Unrivalled opportunity to make your mark and progress in your career as an Estates Manager The opportunity to operate in a broad real estate role in a diversified and entrepreneurial business Be surrounded by high-calibre and collaborative colleagues both in your real estate team and in other departments A highly competitive salary and benefits package rewarded in a role where you can grow By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. 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Are you working for a property agent or client-side already and would like to work for a world-leading fast-food brand? Do you want to have the chance to grow and develop in an environment where there is no shortage of opportunity? If this sounds like it could be for you then read on… Our client is a world-leading brand within the fast-food arena. They're a people business and strive to be the most inclusive brand on the planet by building diverse teams and giving them unrivalled opportunity to move on their career with excellent support. You now have the opportunity to join this great business based from North London as Estates Surveyor, where you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of properties within your assigned region. Working closely with the Head of Estates Managers wider Real Estate team you will be responsible for; Full surveying responsibilities for your region and retail portfolio Negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals Manage external agents and negotiation to achieve business targets Lead companies leasehold portfolio and communicate risks Advise on property related matters in connection with programme and optimise negotiated lease variations Capitalise on market opportunities - freehold purchases, sale & leasebacks and other transactions Instruct and lead external agents, solicitors and consultants Handle landlord consent process with close coordination of construction team as part of refurbishment programme Valuation of commercial sites- High Street, Shopping Centres and Out of Town L&T Advice Planning & Development Rating System Compulsory purchase and compensation End of lease dilapidation process As the successful Estates Surveyor you will be bright, committed and eager to 'get stuck in' with the opportunity to shadow Estates Managers in your allocated area. You will work in a large, collaborative and stable national property team with opportunity to progress your career. You will have a degree in a real estate related discipline and MRICS status. You will be collaborative, friendly and take pride in your work. On offer to the successful candidate is the opportunity to work for a globally recognised brand with the opportunity and support to grow like never before. There is a competitive salary on offer for the successful Estates Surveyor, get in touch now to find out more! By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a qualified Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager who loves data? Are you tired of the same old consultancy or client-facing role and want to do something different? Do you want to work in a collaborative and flexible organisation in a remote based role? We are working with an important and highly regarded organisation to help them identify Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager candidates who are great with data and analysing information. Working as part of a highly experienced team, in this hybrid (pre-dominantly home based) role you will work with clients to analyse construction and economic data, providing consultancy services to an array of clients. To be successful in this role you will; Be a Quantity Surveyor with proven statistical knowledge (or) Statistical qualification: minimum 2:1 degree in quantity surveying, statistics, data science, mathematics or other discipline with a substantial statistical content Practical construction knowledge and experience of taking-off construction quantities Experience of data products for the built environment Strong analytical skills and the ability to distil information clearly Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational, planning and time management skills A broad range of computer skills including MS (Intermediate/advanced) Excel, Word, PowerPoint, visualisation tools and an understanding of databases and data science techniques An organised, methodical approach to work with an eye-for-detail and an enthusiasm for quality Dynamic problem-solving skills The desire to innovate, accept risk and challenge continuing relevance of existing procedures In return you will join a forward-thinking and progressive organisation with history. You will work in a highly experienced and collaborative team and have the opportunity to restructure your life with a very flexible and supportive employer. There is a highly competitive salary and package on offer for the right candidate, including full flexibility, enhanced pension and 28 days holiday. Get in touch now to find out more. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Acquisitions Manager Fully remote based national role with office location in Hertfordshire. The Client We are working with a leading franchisee in the hospitality arena who are now poised for significant growth in the QSR arena. This is a diverse, impressive privately-run family business with a property portfolio split across QSR, hotels and commercial. Already well established across the UK and overseas this is a company growing at rapid pace that now require an Acquisitions Manger to join their team to expand and develop their sites further. Working within a multi-brand franchise business you will take full control of their coffee brand and drive growth of their business through acquiring exciting new sites across the UK that will operate as world-leading coffee QSR sites. The Role Reporting into the CFO the Acquisitions Manager will track, identify and propose new sites to the Directors and help to drive the growth of their QSR Coffee business throughout the UK. Working in an agile and entrepreneurial business where decisions are made quickly you will have a real platform to shine. About You You will be an existing Acquisitions Manager who is ideally experienced within hospitality across land deals, high street and ideally drive-thru's (although this isn't essential). You will be strategic and be able to demonstrate previous success in growing and developing sites with an engaged network that can help you locate future sites. You will be self-motivated and professional able to achieve great results working off your own determination. On offer On offer to the successful Acquisitions Manager is the opportunity to join a forward-thinking multi-national business where decisions are made quickly. You will receive a salary of £60-70,000 plus a car allowance or hybrid company car, bonus, enhanced pension and private medical. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Acquisitions Manager North West London - Hybrid working - National The Client We are working exclusively with a leading hospitality franchisee. This is a diverse, impressive privately-run family business with a property portfolio split across QSR and Fast Food, Hotels and Commercial. Already well established across the South of England, and as far North as Staffordshire, this is a company growing at rapid pace that now require an Acquisitions Manger to join their team to expand and develop their sites. The Role This is your opportunity to join an impressive leading franchisee where you will be working for a privately-run family business reporting directly into both the Operations Director and Managing Director. Already well established across the South of England and as North as Staffordshire, you will focus on growing their estate and be able to use your full breadth of experience to capitalise on the availability of great sites for QSR, Hotel and Commercial operations. As the sole Acquisitions Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact to the business and be recognised for your efforts and success. This is a remote working role where you will be required to work out of their North London office twice per week. About You You will be an existing Acquisitions Manager who is ideally experienced within hospitality across both land deals and high street. You will be strategic and be able to demonstrate previous success in growing and developing sites. As the sole Acquisitions Manager, you will be confident in your ability to work autonomously and be motivated and driven to succeed. Our client is looking for experienced acquisitions professionals who are able to "hit the ground running" with a pipeline of potential sites in mind already. Benefits To £75,000 basic salary + bonus, £6000 car allowance, private healthcare, pension, 25 days holiday. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a Project Manager or Programme Manager who wants to work for a highly successful, secure and expanding global luxury retail business? We are working with a hugely successful retail organisation who have recently embarked on an ambitious global growth plan. Opening new stores across Europe this organisation has experienced record growth as the luxury market shows no sign of slowing down. As Programme Manager you have the opportunity to take the lead on new store opening projects both in the UK and across Europe with exciting new concepts and more traditional stores to be delivered. Based from anywhere between London and the North of the UK (the central corridor of the UK) the Programme Manager will join a stable and established property team working closely with operations and senior stakeholders to ensure the projects are delivered on time, within budget and on brief. The role will require a committed and tenacious approach to managing a project and getting the best from the supply chain. To be successful in this role you will; Have substantial construction/ fitout project management experience in high-end retail, leisure or hospitality Good understanding of the legislation affecting retail projects (H&S, Fire Precautions Act, CDM…) Demonstrate that you excel working to strict timescales and within budget Be able to demonstrate strong strategic, analytic and budgetary management skills Highly competent with cross-functional working and communication Dynamic and adaptable to change Professional with attention to detail Be a skilled influencer and leader On offer to the successful candidate is the opportunity to join an expansive and highly successful retail organisation. You will receive an attractive salary and benefits package that will include a car and bonus scheme. You will have the opportunity develop as our client's business grows. Get in touch now to register your interest! By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a Project Manager or Programme Manager who wants to work for a highly successful, secure and expanding global luxury retail business? We are working with a hugely successful retail organisation who have recently embarked on an ambitious global growth plan. Opening new stores across Europe this organisation has experienced record growth as the luxury market shows no sign of slowing down. As Programme Manager you have the opportunity to take the lead on new store opening projects both in the UK and across Europe with exciting new concepts and more traditional stores to be delivered. Based from anywhere between London and the North of the UK (the central corridor of the UK) the Programme Manager will join a stable and established property team working closely with operations and senior stakeholders to ensure the projects are delivered on time, within budget and on brief. The role will require a committed and tenacious approach to managing a project and getting the best from the supply chain. To be successful in this role you will; Have substantial construction/ fitout project management experience in high-end retail, leisure or hospitality Good understanding of the legislation affecting retail projects (H&S, Fire Precautions Act, CDM…) Demonstrate that you excel working to strict timescales and within budget Be able to demonstrate strong strategic, analytic and budgetary management skills Highly competent with cross-functional working and communication Dynamic and adaptable to change Professional with attention to detail Be a skilled influencer and leader On offer to the successful candidate is the opportunity to join an expansive and highly successful retail organisation. You will receive an attractive salary and benefits package that will include a car and bonus scheme. You will have the opportunity develop as our client's business grows. Get in touch now to register your interest! By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you a qualified Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager who loves data? Are you tired of the same old consultancy or client-facing role and want to do something different? Do you want to work in a collaborative and flexible organisation in a remote based role? We are working with an important and highly regarded organisation to help them identify Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager candidates who are great with data and analysing information. Working as part of a highly experienced team, in this hybrid (pre-dominantly home based) role the Cost Manager will work with clients to analyse construction and economic data, providing consultancy services to an array of clients. To be successful in this role you will; Be a Cost Manager with proven statistical knowledge (or) Statistical qualification: minimum 2:1 degree in quantity surveying, statistics, data science, mathematics or other discipline with a substantial statistical content Practical construction knowledge and experience of taking-off construction quantities Experience of data products for the built environment Strong analytical skills and the ability to distil information clearly Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational, planning and time management skills A broad range of computer skills including MS (Intermediate/advanced) Excel, Word, PowerPoint, visualisation tools and an understanding of databases and data science techniques An organised, methodical approach to work with an eye-for-detail and an enthusiasm for quality Dynamic problem-solving skills The desire to innovate, accept risk and challenge continuing relevance of existing procedures In return you will join a forward-thinking and progressive organisation with history. You will work in a highly experienced and collaborative team and have the opportunity to restructure your life with a very flexible and supportive employer. There is a highly competitive salary and package on offer for the right candidate, get in touch now to find out more. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Are you working for a property agent or client-side already and would like to work for a world-leading fast-food brand? Do you want to have the chance to grow and develop in an environment where there is no shortage of opportunity? If this sounds like it could be for you then read on… Our client is a world-leading brand within the fast-food arena. They're a people business and strive to be the most inclusive brand on the planet by building diverse teams and giving them unrivalled opportunity to move on their career with excellent support. You now have the opportunity to join this great business based from North London as Estates Surveyor, where you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of properties within your assigned region. Working closely with the Head of Estates Managers wider Real Estate team you will be responsible for; Full surveying responsibilities for your region and retail portfolio Negotiating rent reviews and lease renewals Manage external agents and negotiation to achieve business targets Lead companies leasehold portfolio and communicate risks Advise on property related matters in connection with programme and optimise negotiated lease variations Capitalise on market opportunities - freehold purchases, sale & leasebacks and other transactions Instruct and lead external agents, solicitors and consultants Handle landlord consent process with close coordination of construction team as part of refurbishment programme Valuation of commercial sites- High Street, Shopping Centres and Out of Town L&T Advice Planning & Development Rating System Compulsory purchase and compensation End of lease dilapidation process As the successful Estates Surveyor you will be bright, committed and eager to 'get stuck in' with the opportunity to shadow Estates Managers in your allocated area. You will work in a large, collaborative and stable national property team with opportunity to progress your career. You will have a degree in a real estate related discipline and MRICS status. You will be collaborative, friendly and take pride in your work. On offer to the successful candidate is the opportunity to work for a globally recognised brand with the opportunity and support to grow like never before. There is a competitive salary on offer for the successful Estates Surveyor, get in touch now to find out more! By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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