Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory

Page Personnel; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based public investment institution in Leeds is seeking a Director for Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate development and a strong understanding of public-private partnerships. This role involves leading strategic engagements with local authorities and shaping regeneration strategies. The position offers a competitive executive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Competitive executive-level salary

Public sector benefits

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 on commercial real estate-led regeneration.
• Provide guidance on development viability and funding structures.
• Shape regeneration strategies aligning with local economic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial real estate development

Stakeholder management

Public-private development models

Negotiation

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Posted:

13.08.2025

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27.09.2025

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Job Description:

• 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.