We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Estate Surveyor (RES) to manage the day-to-day operations of our retail estate portfolio across the Midlands, Cheshire and Lancashire region. This role will require an engaged and organised approach to managing trading, non-trading, and sublet properties to ensure minimal operating costs, while aligning with the retail business needs to support group-wide profitability. The RES will work closely with cross-functional teams and report to the Head of Estates and the Commercial Retail Team to deliver effective service to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• RICS qualified or validated relevant experience with a university degree - preferably relevant property based.
• Experience and proficiency in landlord and tenant, property management and legal understanding of commercial issues.
• Self-driven, motivated and goal-oriented with negotiations skills and the ability to multi task.
• Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including retail operations, finance and our landlords.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation of all rent reviews within the allocated region, this will include submitting written representations to Arbitrator/Expert.
• Negotiation of all lease renewals including agreeing basic requires lease terms and submission of expert witness reports when required.
• Arranging disposals of surplus vacant and part vacant units and negotiating subtenant lease renewals and rent reviews.
• Partnering with the development team to optimise licensing processes and contribute to estate expansion initiatives.
• Negotiation of dilapidation/repair schedules and management of outsourced external advisors when appropriate.
• Negotiation of surrenders, lease extensions and Deeds of Variation and review and challenge of service charge and insurance costs where higher than forecast.
• Negotiating and agreeing licences, including licence for alterations and satellite dishes.
• Ensuring compliance of lease covenants including all landlord and tenant issues and successfully resolving property related disputes.

Benefits

• Family Support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities.
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers.
• Financial compensation, pension, and bonus schemes.
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme.
• Hybrid working: Employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure face-to-face collaborative team time.

Application Process

• Kickstart your application.
• Initial screening call.
• Interview stage.

About evoke

We’re a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.