Director - Commercial Real Estate & Regeneration Advisory

Leeds Permanent View 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.
  • 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.
Contact
Tara Bagley
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6762964
Phone number
+44 207 645 1434

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Debt / Structured Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tara Bagley
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1434
Job reference
JN-062025-6762964