Description
We are looking for a surveyor to join our Property Team, reporting to the Head of Property, to ensure we get the best from our store portfolio, helping to drive profitability for the business.
Department & Location
Department: Property
Location: Head Office, Chelsea House
Role & Responsibilities
* Actively oversee the store estate in line with River Island’s Property Strategy, negotiating terms for new stores, lease renewals, rent reviews and regears directly with landlords and their agents, as well as working with our own external agents.
* Work with RI Finance to appraise deals and the ultimate profitability of any one store.
* Collaborate with the in‑house Legal Team and external lawyers to complete transactions in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
* Work with the Shopfitting team to facilitate the smooth completion of refits and the fitting out of new stores.
* Manage relationships with landlords and property management companies.
* Manage our rating consultants and support the Property Management Coordinator in her dealings with them.
* Support the Property Management Coordinator in her dealings with our Service Charge Consultants.
Requirements
* MRICS.
* 3–5 years of post‑qualification experience either with a national retailer or in private practice.
* Problem‑solving and negotiation abilities.
* Valid driving licence.
* Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
* Generous staff discount of 50% and an on‑site staff shop.
* Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
* Free on‑site gym, subsidised restaurant and café.
* Social events throughout the year.
* Support for a range of family set‑ups including maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility treatment.
* Flexible working options, payday and summer early finish Fridays.
* Give‑as‑you‑earn scheme, a Giver Island day each year and matched funding.
* Upskilling support through on‑job training and qualifications, and a succession plan for progress.
* Generous bonus scheme and private pension plan.
* Option to opt‑in for private healthcare through AXA.
* 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays, with an option to purchase additional holiday twice a year.
EEO and Safety
At River Island we are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. The company is committed to safeguarding all employees and fulfilling its duties under the Prevent duty. For more information please visit www.gov.uk.
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