Head of Leasing & Commercial (Major Development)

Hammersmith & Fulham Council
£650 per day (Umbrella)
Full time Monday to Friday 
Hybrid working – 3 days onsite

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven leasing professional to lead the strategy and delivery of a landmark mixed-use development.

This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for overseeing the full leasing and lettings lifecycle across a flagship scheme, including a 7-floor office building, multiple commercial units, and a rooftop restaurant. You will play a critical role in shaping tenant mix, driving occupancy, and maximising long-term asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the end-to-end leasing and lettings strategy across a major development.
• Manage and oversee external commercial agents, ensuring delivery against targets and alignment with commercial objectives.
• Drive marketing and leasing campaigns to achieve full occupancy and secure high-quality tenants.
• Oversee tenant onboarding from heads of terms through to occupation.
• Take ownership of leasing budgets, timelines, and performance outcomes.
• Provide strategic input on asset positioning, including rent-free periods, incentives, and commercial structuring.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery and long-term performance of the scheme.

About You

• Proven track record in commercial leasing within large-scale or complex real estate developments.
• Strong understanding of asset management and value optimisation.
• Excellent negotiation skills with experience securing high-value commercial deals.
• Experience managing agents and leading leasing strategies across multi-unit schemes.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to balance income generation and tenant quality.
• Experience in hospitality or restaurant leasing (particularly destination or rooftop spaces) is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile development within a leading London borough, where your expertise will directly influence the commercial success and long-term impact of the asset.

KeywordsCommercial Property, Asset Management, Leasing Manager, Lettings Manager, Commercial Leasing, Property Development, Real Estate, Asset Strategy, Tenant Mix, Landlord & Tenant, Lease Negotiation, Rent Reviews, Rent-Free Incentives, Estate Management, Mixed-Use Development, Office Leasing, Retail Leasing, Hospitality Leasing, Restaurant Leasing, Rooftop Restaurant, Regeneration Projects, Local Authority, Public Sector Property, Stakeholder Management, Commercial Agents, Property Portfolio, ESG, Property Investment, Development Projects, London Property Market

(“Commercial Leasing” OR “Leasing Manager” OR “Leasing Director” OR “Head of Leasing”) AND (“Asset Management” OR “Property Development” OR “Real Estate”) AND (“Office” OR “Retail” OR “Mixed-Use” OR “Hospitality”) AND (“London” OR “UK”)