£70,000 – £94,000 per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Company Car
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always willing to go the extra mile. Just like you.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio across a number of cities surrounding Luton. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land/sites; you will lead a professional team through planning, obtaining consents, supporting construction and ongoing asset management. You will develop relationships with key third parties such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents and developers.
You will be based out of our regional property office in Luton. You can expect ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, requiring exceptional communication and negotiation skills, the ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines. You will be expected to be in the office 2 days a week and out in your patch at least 1 day per week, with an option to work remotely up to 2 days a week.
What you’ll do
- Identify, negotiate and acquire freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores
- Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities
- Manage planning applications from original submission through to consent and discharge of conditions
- Lead all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers
- Drive the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion
- Real estate manage our freehold and leasehold assets
- Train and develop members of the Property Team
What you’ll need
- A self‑starting drive to succeed, a get‑up and go attitude
- MRICS preferred but not essential
- Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role
- A well‑networked individual with refined negotiating skills
- Sound commercial property and legal acumen
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A highly analytical mind
- The ability to multi‑task and handle conflicting deadlines
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK
What you’ll receive
- 35 days holiday (pro rata)
- 10% in-store discount
- Company Car
- Enhanced family leave
- Pension scheme
- Plus, more of the perks you deserve
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.
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