Acquisition Surveyor

Nando's Grocery International Limited

. Identify and acquire restaurant sites to influence business growth .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property acquisitions, including site identification, lease negotiations, and stakeholder management, while effectively balancing commercial and operational considerations. Possesses strong knowledge of real estate law and asset management within the UK retail and hospitality sectors.

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Property Acquisitions ExperienceMRICS QualificationReal Estate Law KnowledgeNegotiating SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Site IdentificationLease NegotiationFinancial AppraisalMarket AnalysisDue DiligenceLegal Process ManagementAsset ManagementReport ProductionProject Management SupportSustainability Objectives Engagement

Soft Skills

Strong Commercial AcumenExcellent Decision-MakingCollaborative Relationship BuildingSelf-MotivatedHighly Organised

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICS

Industry Keywords

Property MarketRetailHospitalityEstate ManagementStakeholder EngagementSite Opening ProgrammesNando’s SpecificationsSouth of EnglandTravel WillingnessOperational MD Liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and acquire restaurant sites to influence business growth
Support estate management on leases and rent reviews
Lease, appraise prospective property and locations, and produce reports and recommendations
Support and evolve a three-year locational pipeline plan, reviewing it for market shifts
Use financial metrics of a Nando’s restaurant in appraisals
Work with local and national agents to secure the best sites
Negotiate with landlords and developers and maximise opportunities for Nando’s specifications
Create and develop site opening programmes for RD areas
Liaise with operational MDs and complete due diligence
Acquire sites from identification and feasibility reports through legal and planning requirements to handover to the design/project management team
Manage the legal/developer solicitor process through exchange of contracts
Engage landlords in Nando’s sustainability objectives
Build relationships with property professionals in similar and complementary businesses
Promote best practice within the Property function and improve processes and procedures
Support the project management team with estate management matters, including licences for alterations, adjacent tenant negotiations, party wall agreements, and restaurant repairs
Demonstrate and encourage Nando’s values

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 -5+ years property acquisitions experience
MRICs or equivalent qualification
Proven knowledge of the property market in the UK, retail or hospitality
A good understanding of real estate law and asset management
Strong commercial acumen
Excellent negotiating skills
Sound decision-making skills, balancing commercial, people and operational considerations
Able to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships across teams
Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and gain buy-in at all levels
Highly organised with a strong focus on delivery, ensuring work is followed through to completion
Must live within the South of England region
Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the South of England and visit the Putney offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Free Nando’s when you're working (and 40% discount when you're not)
Annual team trips, AKA a free holiday
Reward membership scheme and access to great discounts
Four-week sabbatical every five years you’ve been with us
Private healthcare