Senior Commercial Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager in London to lead real estate lease acquisitions for corporate clients. This role requires strong negotiation skills and expertise in the commercial real estate market, offering the opportunity to develop and manage a team while driving leasing success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate leasing.
• Proven track record in negotiating commercial leases.
• Knowledge of London market and real estate agents is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop leasing strategies for corporate occupiers.
• Manage lease negotiations with landlords for favorable terms.
• Conduct market research to inform leasing decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

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Head of Real Estate Recruitment @ COREcruitment Ltd -Property, Sustainability, CRES, Facilities, Construction, Development

The Role: Senior Commercial Manager – Office Leasing

Location: London

Salary £75,000+ (neg) + Commission Uncapped.

I am working with a Real Estate group who are an established name in Office Space. They have a global network of clients and partners who trust them to find the best spaces, at the best prices.

To support their growth, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to lead on real estate lease acquisitions for corporate clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing leasing strategies, managing landlord relationships, negotiating lease agreements, and representing the occupier. This role requires a strong understanding of the commercial real estate market, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including property managers, legal teams, and marketing professionals.

All About you

You will be a driven individual with solid exposure to lease acquisitions. This is a client facing role so remains hands on and offers the opportunity to grow and develop a team. You will love getting deals done and it would be helpful if you were familiar with the London market and agents. Whilst RICS is not a prerequisite, it may also be an advantage. You will also need to be happy working in the office 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lease Strategy: Develop and implement leasing strategies for corporate occupiers, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial objectives.
• Lead lease negotiations with landlords to secure favourable terms and conditions.
• Portfolio Management: Manage the full lease lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence to lease renewals, amendments, and terminations. Ensure timely execution of lease documentation and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external partners to deliver seamless leasing solutions and support business operations
• Market Intelligence: Conduct market research and analysis to inform leasing decisions, track competitor activity, and identify emerging trends in the corporate real estate sector
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure all leasing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Implement best practices for lease administration and documentation

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate leasing, preferably on the occupier side. Proven track record in negotiating and managing conventional commercial leases.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and make strategic recommendations.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of commercial real estate markets, leasing practices, and legal aspects of lease agreements
• Attributes: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

It is an exciting time to join this business and have an impact on growing and shaping their client services.

To be considered please send your CV to [e-mail]

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

To view all our vacancies, go to, www.corecruitment.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Legal, and Sales

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