Department Overview
You will be part of the Acquisitions Team in the Real Estate Department. The role involves leading the acquisition of new restaurants, predominantly drive‑thru sites in the north. You will oversee the entire acquisition process of both freehold and leasehold sites. Location is flexible but good knowledge of your region and regular travel is required.
Duties
* Responsible for delivery of new restaurant openings and future pipeline sites in the allotted region.
* Deliver projects in a timely manner, on budget, and in line with expected sales and ROI.
* Optimise site development and site selection processes.
* Ensure quality control standards for real estate transactions (cost, deliverability, time, location, economics, market needs, planning and deal quality).
* Ensure the best location and best value for all real estate acquisitions.
* Communicate and implement corporate policies and procedures.
* Promote a professional image of the department externally and internally.
* Provide and present reports in line with company procedure for approval of sites at senior executive level.
* Research the local property market, develop and maintain contacts with key agents, developers and local authorities to identify opportunities.
* Secure operational support and negotiate acceptable, beneficial acquisition terms.
* Agree sales levels with operations and finance based on site criteria and benchmarking.
* Liaise with project manager and architect to ensure optimal provisions.
* Prepare financial appraisals and full business cases for proposals.
* Prepare and present acquisition papers for senior executive approval.
* Negotiate contracts following company best practice.
* Secure planning consent with planning consultants.
* Ensure timely handover of sites (or completed shell development) to the project manager and lead legal.
* Complete all planning and contractual matters before handover to estate manager.
* Review project performance post‑completion and use findings to improve future schemes.
* Monitor competitor activity in the property market and apply learnings.
* Build confidence and credibility within the acquisitions team and externally.
* Other duties as advised from time to time.
Qualifications
* Consistent track record in acquisitions and/or development.
* Chartered Surveyor (General Practice) with a minimum of 2 years relevant post‑qualification experience (ideally).
* Broad knowledge of landlord and tenant, planning, property and contract law, procurement, finance, construction and the acquisitions and development process (ideally).
* Proactive problem‑solving approach, ability to think strategically.
* Demonstrates the company’s core values and commitment to excellent customer service.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills at all levels.
* Strong negotiation, market knowledge and network of contacts.
* Strong commercial business and operations knowledge.
* Team‑oriented, passionate about leading, pragmatic and able to work under pressure and prioritise.
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