Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity) in London

Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity) in London

London Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Beach Baker

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage a nationwide retail portfolio and drive performance across stores.
  • Company: Join a well-established, privately owned retail business with a strong brand.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a strong benefits package.
  • Other info: Excellent long-term progression opportunities in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make impactful decisions in a collaborative team with growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: MRICS qualified with 3-5 years' experience in retail property.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

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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Beach Baker

Contact Details:

Beach Baker Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity) in London

MRICS qualification
Retail Property Experience
Landlord & Tenant Experience
Lease Negotiation
Rent Review Management
Commercial Mindset
Negotiation Skills