Director - Commercial Real Estate and Regeneration Advisory

Page Executive; Leeds; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A public investment institution is seeking a Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory in Leeds. This role involves leading strategic advisory engagements on regeneration projects and working closely with local authorities. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate and proven success in complex regeneration initiatives. A competitive executive-level salary and hybrid working model are on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Public sector benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in commercial real estate development, regeneration, or investment advisory.
• Proven track record delivering complex regeneration projects with local authorities.
• Strong understanding of public-private development models and funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory engagements with local authorities on commercial real estate regeneration.
• Provide expert guidance on development viability and investment partnerships.
• Shape regeneration strategies aligning with local economic priorities.

Skills

Commercial real estate development

Regeneration advisory

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory focused on local authority advisory, place-based infrastructure & regeneration for a UK-based public investment institution. Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory engagements with local authorities on commercial real estate-led regeneration, including retail, office, leisure, and mixed-use schemes.
• Provide expert guidance on development viability, funding structures, and investment partnerships.
• Shape regeneration strategies that align with local economic priorities and national policy goals.
• Support councils in navigating planning, land assembly, and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with internal specialists in housing, transport, energy, and finance.
• Represent the organisation at senior forums, industry events, and government roundtables.

The Successful Applicant

Exciting opportunity for a Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory focused on local authority advisory, place-based Infrastructure & regeneration for a UK-based public investment institution. Leeds.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10+ years' experience in commercial real estate development, regeneration, or investment advisory.
• Proven track record delivering or advising on complex, place-based regeneration projects in partnership with local authorities.
• Strong understanding of public-private development models, viability assessments, and funding mechanisms (e.g. JV structures, institutional capital, levelling-up funds).
• Deep knowledge of local government planning, land use policy, and economic development.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What\'s on Offer

• Lead transformative regeneration projects that shape the future of UK towns and cities.
• Work at the intersection of public investment, commercial development, and community impact.
• Leeds-based with flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office).
• Competitive executive-level salary and public sector benefits.