Head of Lease Advisory at WSP

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lease advisory, Property valuation, Property inspection, Due diligence, Report writing, Landlord and tenant law, RICS Red Book, Code of measuring practice, Arbitration, Expert witness, Business development, Time management, Commercial property market, Strategic insight, Client relationship management

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A little more about your role… * Day to day running of a range of lease advisory instructions, for a variety of purposes. * Property inspections and measured surveys. * Standard property due diligence. * Valuations and report writing. * Representing and dealing directly with the firm’s clients (many of whom are Blue Chip). * Maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD). * Keeping abreast of market, case law and legislatory developments * A strong ability to develop own business relationships, instructions, and clients both internally and externally. The advisory team at WSP GL Hearn is a highly skilled and specialised group, dedicated to providing exceptional Rating, Valuation and broader Real Estate advisory services to clients in the commercial sector. With an in-depth understanding of the complex property landscape, our team combines extensive industry knowledge with strategic insights to deliver accurate and insightful advice across the UK market. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate changing market conditions, providing clients with the expertise they need to optimise their property portfolios. With a proven track record of excellence and a commitment to delivering results, the team at WSP GL Hearn is the trusted partner that clients turn to for comprehensive and reliable advisory services. The Team The wider team is comprised of a team of over 170 individuals, it has a strong growth agenda and as such requires a skilled surveyor to develop and grow our services with both existing and new clients. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… * Full membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, with post qualification experience. * A strong understanding of 3rd party, arbitrator and expert witness processes and procedures. * Educated to degree level (or equivalent). * A working understanding of The RICS Red Book and Code of Measuring Practice. * A good understanding of the UK commercial property market. * Well-developed report writing skills and an ability to identify key issues impacting leasehold obligations and opportunities. * A very detailed working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant law. * A strong team mindset with a willingness to undertake challenging and diverse workload in collaboration with colleagues. * Ability to effectively investigate internal and client data to develop innovative and value driving solutions. * A strong desire to proactively progress your career within a global company. * Be able to demonstrate effective time management. * Full UK driving license. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-HR1 We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Responsibilities

The Head of Lease Advisory will manage a range of lease advisory instructions, including property inspections, valuations, and due diligence. They are responsible for representing the firm to clients and developing new business relationships both internally and externally.