Junior Property Management Surveyor - North Wales- Deeside

Iceland Foods; Shotton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Wales is seeking a professional to assist with managing their property portfolio. Responsibilities include advising retail operations on property matters, liaising with maintenance teams, and managing tenant relationships. The ideal candidate will have a property or law degree, strong financial acumen, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including discounts and additional leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

15% store discount

Discounted gym membership

Educational sponsorship

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Professional degree or background in property or law.
• Full UK driving licence for nationwide travel.
• Basic knowledge of property law and administration required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the Iceland property portfolio.
• Liaise with retail operations and maintenance for property issues.
• Provide advice to retail operations as needed.

Skills

Property management

Relationship management

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Basic knowledge of property law

Education

Property or Law related degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of portfolio.
• Advice and liaison to Retail Operations regarding store property matters.
• Liaison with maintenance help desk over trading stores repair matters.
• Liaison with car park operators over running of car parks and collection of income.
• Liaison with store managers over property matters affecting their store.
• Liaison with Project team advising and supporting them on property matters affecting store refit & new store programme.
• Store liaison: Provide interface between maintenance help desk and stores over property related issues.
• Property Management: Assist in the management of the Iceland property portfolio to maximise income and minimise expenditure.
• Tenant Management: Assist in the management of the Iceland tenanted property portfolio to maximise income and recover maintenance, service charge and insurance expenditure where appropriate. Assist in letting of void and disposal of surplus property.
• Service charge and insurance: Assist Property Management Surveyors with managing the service charge and insurance budget for the trading portfolio.
• Administration: Maintain the Property Management System for assigned responsibilities so that it is kept up to date and accurate.
• In‑store taxi free phone service: Assist with management ensuring operational functionality, manage and maximise the income stream, liaise with Projects when store refits take place.
• Store Parking: Assist with management and control of store car parks where applicable, manage and maximise income stream and identify expansion opportunities.
• Business Advice: Provide accurate and timely advice to Retail Operations as and when required.
• External Relationships: Maintain good relationships with external bodies, tenants, landlords and local authorities.
• Professional Competence: Keep up to date with technical/professional advances and legislative changes by reading professional journals, attending appropriate courses.

Requirements

• Professional: Property or Law related degree or background in property.
• Full UK driving licence – role includes nationwide travel.
• Financial acumen.
• Computer literacy: knowledge of producing and working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Basic knowledge of property law & administration required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday.
• 15% store discount, 30% club individual restaurant discount.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Charity fundraising events.
• Educational sponsorship.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Long service awards.
• Reward & recognition.