Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity)

Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity)

Full-Time No working from home possible
Beach Baker

West London

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
  • £55,000 - £65,000
  • Hybrid working (West London office, 2‑3 days per week)
  • Strong wider benefits package
  • Excellent long‑term progression opportunities

Your application will be handled in the strictest confidence by Adam Burroughs at Beach Baker.

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Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity) employer: Beach Baker

Beach Baker is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in their recently refurbished Bristol office, complete with outstanding amenities. Employees benefit from a vibrant team culture, established career development paths, and a comprehensive range of employee benefits, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the building surveying sector.

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Contact Details:

Beach Baker Recruitment Team