Commercial Lettings Negotiator

Company: The Construction Index Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Commercial Lettings Negotiator

Central London | Full-Time | Office Based

A highly established and successful private property investment and development company is seeking a Senior Commercial Lettings Negotiator to take responsibility for leasing activity across a defined commercial portfolio.

The role involves managing the end-to-end lettings process, maintaining occupancy, and supporting the effective management of the portfolio in line with long-term investment objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Management of the full leasing cycle from marketing through to completion.
  • Scheduling and leading viewings.
  • Supporting the legal process through to lease completion.
  • Driving occupancy levels and optimising rental income.
  • Supporting asset management initiatives including rent reviews, renewals and void reduction.
  • Co-ordinating and conducting negotiations with prospective tenants.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with tenants, agents and advisors.
  • Liaising with the asset management and property management teams.
  • Undertaking preparation of lettings documents including Heads of Terms and completion statements.
  • Monitoring market trends, rent values and competitor activity.
  • Reporting on leasing performance and deal progress.
  • Assisting with wider commercial projects and portfolio initiatives.
  • Interdepartmental working across the business including Commercial Property Management, Landlord & Tenant, legal and other teams.

Key Competencies

  • Commercial awareness with focus on maximising asset value.
  • Strong negotiation and lease structure capability.
  • Portfolio ownership and accountability for performance.
  • Stakeholder management across tenants, agents and external teams.
  • Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret market trends.
  • Understanding of co-working trends, flexible workspace models and occupier demand.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in real estate, property or related discipline.

Desirable

  • Working towards or membership of a professional body e.g. RICS.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial lettings or a similar role.
  • Experience negotiating commercial lease terms and completing transactions.
  • Exposure to the Central London property market.

Desirable

  • Experience working client-sided or directly with landlord portfolios.
  • Experience managing external lettings agents.
  • Involvement in asset management initiatives including rent reviews and renewals.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong understanding of commercial lease structures including rent reviews and break clauses.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of property management CRM systems.
  • Awareness of current market trends in the London commercial property sector.
  • Understanding of co-working trends, flexible workspace models and occupier demands.

Skills

Essential

  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good time management and organisational ability.
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Ability to interpret and apply market data.
  • Stakeholder management across internal teams and external partners.

Attitude

Essential

  • Proactive and self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Commercially aware with a results‑driven mindset.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Professional, reliable and trustworthy.

Desirable

  • Positive and adaptable approach.
  • Willingness to contribute to wider business initiatives.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive salary with discretionary performance related bonus.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.
  • Private healthcare and health cash plan cover.
  • Life assurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Stable long‑term role within a privately owned property company.
  • Opportunity to work client side within a diverse commercial property portfolio.
  • Exposure to high value Central London assets and transactions.
  • Close-knit and collaborative team environment.
  • Autonomy and ownership of portfolio performance.
  • Modern offices in Central London.
  • Direct exposure to decision makers and business owners.
  • Varied role with broad responsibility across leasing activity.
  • Professional development support including RICS.

Salary: £60,000.00 – £65,000.00 per annumType: Full TimeRegion: UK – LondonTown/City: City of London, LondonPosted: 12/05/2026Reference: BBBH12279_1778580814

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Posted: May 25th, 2026