Senior Estates Surveyor

To assist the Head of Property manage the trading and non-trading property estate using strategic property actions and commercial judgement to protect and enhance trading profitability, minimise contingent liabilities and maximise revenue and capital value from the Hays estate.

Key Accountabilities:

• To assist the Head of Property to provide a best of class corporate real estate service to the Hays business and implement individual property strategies to protect and enhance trading profits through proactive lease and asset management actions and cost control.
• To assist the Head of Property to enhance the property estate through the identification of new trading opportunities, relocations and lease regears which improve the retail environment for both customers and staff.
• Proactively manage the lease renewal and rent review process for the allocated portfolio, ensure settlements are at market levels and ensure adherence by outsourced service providers to agreed reporting timescales and procedures so that future occupancy costs and revenue are accurately budgeted and controlled
• For the allocated portfolio, to manage the landlord and tenant relationship on the trading and non-trading portfolio’s including applications for landlord consents (alterations, use, planning etc), repairs notices and dilapidations claims and manage / challenge service charge and insurance costs.
• For the allocated portfolio, to manage the disposal of surplus property for best value whilst ensuring that any cost-effective opportunities for value enhancement are progressed to maximise the capital value and proceeds generated from the Hays estate.
• For the allocated portfolio, to manage surplus leasehold properties to minimise contingent liabilities and future accounting provisions by achieving cost effective property solutions (sub-lettings, assignments, surrenders, buy-in’s,) that reduce holding costs.
• To manage the external providers of property services ensuring that properties and processes are managed effectively, to budget and on time
• Control, monitor and implement actions to ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of the property data system to ensure data is accurate and that all headlease occupancy costs and other outgoings are paid in a timely manner.

About Us

As the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel specialises in providing good value, quality holidays, alongside excellent customer service. We work with all leading suppliers and can package holidays that include hotels, flights, cruises, tours, attraction tickets, and more. We have over 470 Branches throughout the UK and our Head Office based in Sunderland, is home to tour operator teams, finance, marketing, people/HR and IT, plus many more. We have been operating for over 40 years, and continue to grow each year.

Our values

Our SMILE values are embedded in to our company and ensure our teams work strongly together. You and all of our colleagues will ensure that the Hays Travel values are demonstrated at all times.

• Supportive
• Motivational
• Innovative
• Loyal
• Excellent

What it’s like to work for us?

Whichever location or department you work in, our people are always at the heart of everything we do. We offer a range of training programmes to help you progress personally and professionally, as we know the benefits of promoting and rewarding our hardworking colleagues are extremely important.

Of course, it's not all about work. We're very sociable and there are always lots of team nights-out and company parties. Plus, there are opportunities to travel abroad on educational trips, and you can also take advantage of our colleague discount when booking your own holidays.

Hays Travel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all colleagues. As an accredited employer provider of apprenticeships, we undertake basic checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety of our apprentices for relevant roles.