Estates Manager (Client Side Opportunity)

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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