Corporate Real Estate, Senior Consultant

Corporate Real Estate, Senior Consultant (Property Portfolio Placement)

Location: Head Office – Lidl House, 14 Kingston Road, Surbiton (KT5 9NU London)

Hybrid Working Model: 3 days on-site at our state-of-the-art office (featuring an on-site gym, restaurant, and premium perks), up to 2 days working from home.

Contract Duration: Permanent

Contract Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Experienced

Employment Area: Real Estate

Reference Number: 712409

Salary: £77,000 to £103,400 per annum (dependent on experience, includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance)

Job Closing Date: 21.07.2026 (Note: Applications may close early due to high volume)

About the Role

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect elite property professionals with major expansion initiatives. We are currently recruiting a dynamic, strategic Corporate Real Estate, Senior Consultant to join the Property department at Lidl's head office.

Lidl GB currently trades from over 1,000 stores across Great Britain with an ambitious target to achieve over 1,500 stores. In this critical role, you will be a major driver behind securing the new store development pipeline through complex portfolio transactions.

Acting as the first point of contact for regional property teams and corporate business partners, you will develop and manage high-value relationships with commercial agents, landlords, occupiers, and developers. From initial site identification to final purchase, you will spearhead the full acquisition lifecycle—leading a professional team, navigating a challenging market, and driving projects from concept to completion.

What You'll Do

• B2B Engagement: Forge and enhance strategic relationships with external investors, landlords, and developers to create new store expansion opportunities.

• Drive Acquisitions: Identify, negotiate, and acquire key strategic sites and land to scale the retail network.

• Bridge Internal Teams: Serve as a trusted intermediary, coordinating seamlessly between Head Office, regional property offices, and external partners.

• Network Expansion: Champion the Lidl GB expansion message, ensuring prominent visibility across the wider UK property market.

• Executive Reporting: Deliver regular portfolio updates and strategic performance reviews directly to the Director team.

What You'll Need

• A self-starting, proactive drive to succeed with a resilient "get up and go" attitude.

• A degree-level education, ideally in a relevant property or real estate discipline.

• Proven, hands-on exposure to high-volume acquisitions, land buying, commercial property transactions, and town planning.

• Refined negotiation skills, sound legal acumen, and an established professional network within the UK property market.

• Critical problem-solving abilities to manage conflicting deadlines across multiple projects.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace.

• A full UK driving license and the flexibility to travel nationwide to visit sites and regional offices.

What You'll Receive

• A highly competitive salary of £77,000 to £103,400 (including London Weighting allowance) alongside comprehensive corporate training.

• A company car to support your national site travel.

• 35 days of annual holiday (pro rata).

• 10% in-store discount plus a robust pension scheme.

• Exclusive lifestyle perks, including discounts on days out, cinema tickets, and access to premium head office amenities (gym, restaurant).

A Note on Applications & Inclusivity

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

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Please note: Employment is conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Due to high interest, this vacancy may close before the stated deadline.