Director - Commercial Real Estate and Regeneration Advisory

Page Executive; Leeds; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A public investment institution in Leeds is seeking a Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory to lead strategic advisory engagements with local authorities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate development and a strong understanding of public-private development models. This role offers a competitive executive-level salary and the opportunity to work on transformative projects that impact the future of UK towns and cities.

Benefits

Competitive executive-level salary

Public sector benefits

Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in commercial real estate development, regeneration, or investment advisory.
• Strong understanding of public-private development models, viability assessments, and funding mechanisms.
• Deep knowledge of local government planning, land use policy, and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory engagements with local authorities.
• Provide expert guidance on development viability and funding.
• Shape regeneration strategies aligned with local economic priorities.

Skills

Commercial real estate development

Regeneration advisory

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Local authority advisory, place-based Infrastructure & regeneration

UK-based public investment institution. Leeds

About Our Client

UK-based public investment institution

Job Description

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.