At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a nationwide retail portfolio and negotiate leases with landlords.
- Company: Join a well-established, privately owned retail business in West London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent support and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Influence key decisions in a collaborative team and drive property performance.
- Qualifications: MRICS qualified with 3-5 years’ experience in retail property.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Beach Baker is delighted to be working with a well‑established, privately owned retail business to recruit an Estates Surveyor into their London‑based team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑performing, close‑knit property team responsible for a significant UK & Ireland store portfolio across shopping centres, retail parks and high streets. The business has undergone a period of transformation, with a refined estate strategy and strong recent performance. You will work closely with senior leadership, playing a key role in driving value and performance across the portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a nationwide retail portfolio, supporting the delivery of the overall property strategy
- Negotiating lease renewals, rent reviews, regears and new store acquisitions directly with landlords and agents
- Working closely with finance teams to appraise deals and assess store profitability
- Liaising with legal teams to ensure transactions are delivered efficiently and cost‑effectively
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support store refits and new openings
- Managing relationships with landlords, managing agents and external consultants
- Supporting on rating and service charge matters alongside specialist advisors
- Sharing market insight and contributing to strategic decision‑making
Why Apply?
- Join a well‑established, privately owned business with a strong brand and clear direction
- Highly commercial client‑side role with real influence on decision‑making
- Broad exposure across acquisitions, asset management and estate optimisation
- Small, collaborative team with excellent support and development opportunities
- Clear scope to grow within the role and business
What We’re Looking For:
- MRICS qualified
- 3‑5 years’ experience in retail property, either in private practice or client‑side
- Strong landlord & tenant experience, including rent reviews and lease renewals
- Commercial mindset with the ability to link property decisions to business performance
- Confident negotiator with excellent communication skills
- Organised and able to work at pace across a busy portfolio
Package & Benefits:
- £55,000 – £65,000
- Hybrid working (West London office, 2–3 days per week)
- Strong wider benefits package
- Excellent long‑term progression opportunities
Contact Details:
Beach Baker Property Recruitment Recruitment Team
