Head of Real Estate
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
About this Role
Are you an experienced Head of Real Estate or a Senior Property Leader looking for a strategic group-level opportunity, this Head of Real Estate role offers the chance to shape a nationwide property network that directly supports business growth. As Head of Real Estate, you will lead the oversight, development, and optimisation of Dawsongroup’s UK-wide property portfolio, ensuring it aligns with operational and commercial goals.
- Oversee the full UK property portfolio, including freehold and leasehold sites, ensuring effective utilisation, commercial value, and geographic coverage.
- Identify, acquire, and dispose of sites in line with evolving business needs, supporting both operational and strategic objectives.
- Lead detailed appraisals of the physical network, identifying opportunities for acquisition, redevelopment, consolidation, or reconfiguration.
- Manage negotiations with landlords, agents, and counterparties across acquisitions, disposals, leases, and occupation agreements.
- Act as the principal point of contact for development activity, working closely with external advisors, contractors, and internal Facilities teams.
- Drive collaboration across Business Units to unlock efficiencies through shared locations and improved network alignment.
- Support and challenge property-related business cases through financial modelling and strong commercial judgement.
About You
You bring strong experience in commercial property or real estate leadership, with the confidence to operate at a senior level across a complex, multi-site organisation. You are commercially minded, comfortable influencing stakeholders, and able to translate property strategy into tangible business outcomes.
- Proven experience in real estate, property, or estate management at a senior level.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including experience supporting business cases.
- Confident communicator, able to engage with executive and board-level stakeholders.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Not sure you meet every requirement? We value potential and transferable experience, so please apply.
About Us
Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental business with over 50 years of experience in the sector and a reputation for delivering smarter asset strategies to customers across the UK and beyond. Operating for over 90 years, we continue to build on those values while evolving under new ownership, creating long-term growth and opportunity.
- A market leader in asset rental, leasing, and contract hire across multiple sectors.
- A business built on long-term customer relationships and operational excellence.
- Strong focus on investment in infrastructure, facilities, and people.
- Commitment to sustainability, innovation, and future-ready asset strategies.
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
About Your Future
This is a high-impact leadership role where you will influence the future shape of a national property network and contribute directly to strategic growth. You will work closely with senior leadership, gaining exposure to major investment decisions and long-term business planning.
- Opportunity to shape and evolve a nationwide property strategy.
- Work at senior leadership level with direct influence on group-wide decisions.
- Access to internal progression pathways across a growing international business.
- 2x life assurance, funded training, and wellbeing support.
- 24 days leave plus your birthday plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
People are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that our success comes from the talent and commitment of our team.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a business that values long-term growth and real impact, we would love to hear from you, because our people are our greatest asset.
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The Company
Dawsongroup is well known for its tailored solutions and specialist asset supplies, but the real asset is our team. Working at Dawsongroup is more than just a job, it’s a journey. Browse the available opportunities today.
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