Associate - Lease Consultancy Oxford Lease Consultancy

Bidwells; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8% pension match

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Wellness day

Private medical

Job summary

Bidwells in Oxford is seeking an experienced Lease Consultancy professional to join our growing Oxford team who can lead and drive the Oxford practice. You will oversee lease advisory work for local clients and develop relationships with the wider Bidwells network.

The role emphasises strategic advice, client management, and active involvement in business development across Oxford and Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Chartered surveyor with lease advisory experience.
• Experience leading lease consultancy teams.
• Strong client-facing and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out rent reviews and lease renewals for retained and non-retained clients.
• Advise on complex lease re-gears.
• Act as an expert witness to arbitrators, independent experts and court.
• Provide strategic advice to clients.
• Identify opportunities to add value and optimise performance.
• Lead and develop the Oxford team and Drive new business in Oxford.

Skills

Lease consultancy

Rent reviews

Lease renewals

Business development

Client management

Expert witness

Team leadership

Negotiation

Education

Chartered Surveyor (MRICS)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Are you a chartered surveyor specialising in Lease Consultancy? If so, our Oxford Lease Consultancy department is growing and we’re looking for an experienced Lease Consultancy professional to join us!

In this newly created role, we’re looking for someone who can partner with the wider lease consultancy department to lead and drive the Oxford team forward. The successful candidate will ideally be working as an Associate or similar in another consultancy and be looking to take a step up in their next role.

Our highly successful Lease Consultancy Team provide a specialist lease advisory service to property owners and occupiers on all types of commercial property. In Oxford, we work with some of the leading Scientific organisations based on the Science Park and Harwell campus The team works closely with the local agency teams to provide professional advice on rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears using local up-to-date market knowledge. When required, team members will also act as Expert Witnesses when required.

This position plays an integral role in the growth of our lease consultancy offering in Oxford as well as the Oxford office. Candidates who can demonstrate professionalism, entrepreneurial flare and business development skills are desired! This role will also have an oversight of work in Milton Keynes however Oxford is the main focus.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out rent reviews, lease renewals for retained and non-retained clients
• Advise on complex lease re-gears
• Act as an expert witness to arbitrators, independent experts and court
• Provide strategic advice to clients
• Identify and implement opportunities to add value and optimise performance
• Manage clients to the best of your ability
• Build relationships with internal colleagues within Bidwells to develop new business
• Drive business development in Oxford, securing new clients and new instructions where possible
• Keep up-to-date on professional development, particularly within the Landlord & Tenant specialism
• Provide advice other teams in the Commercial Department and wider business as appropriate
• Supervise other staff, including graduates and more junior employees

About you

• Experienced in rent review and lease renewal negotiations
• Previous experience working in a similar role with team seniority
• Experienced in making references to third party
• Thorough knowledge of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954
• Thorough knowledge of the Arbitration Act 1996
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate with a good level of skill (at least Intermediate level) in Microsoft Excel and Word and willingness to learn new computer packages
• Confidence to deal directly with Clients
• Ability to work as part of a larger team
• Good attention to details and work in an organised manner

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. This is an excellent opportunity to join our leading Lease Consultancy team and for the right person we can offer exceptional career development opportunities.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we’re committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance: We value your well‑being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.