Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Director in Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory with a UK-based public investment institution in Leeds. The role involves leading transformative projects that shape local infrastructure and engaging with stakeholders to promote regeneration strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in commercial real estate and a strong understanding of local government policies.

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 on complex, place-based regeneration projects.
• Strong understanding of public-private development models and funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic advisory engagements with local authorities on commercial real estate-led regeneration.
• Provide expert guidance on development viability and investment partnerships.
• Support councils in navigating planning and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Public-Private Development Models

Viability Assessments

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.