Acquisition Manager

Capstone Recruitment UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading self-storage group in the UK is looking for an Acquisitions Manager to enhance their portfolio. This role encompasses identifying and acquiring sites, negotiating effectively, and managing development projects across England. Ideal candidates will hold an MRICS qualification or related degree and possess deep knowledge of the real estate sector. With a hybrid working model, this position includes both the flexibility of remote work and occasional travel across the UK. A driving license is required.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in site acquisition and development.
• Proven success in obtaining planning permission and developing sites.
• Ability to travel across the country, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new sites for development.
• Negotiate deals with various stakeholders.
• Manage the planning permission process.

Skills

Networking within the real estate sector

Negotiation skills

Geographical knowledge of London & UK

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

MRICS or degree or masters in property related discipline

Job description

Salary: Up to £75,000 + performance bonus + benefits

Location: North London (Hybrid)

Driving License Required

This is an exciting opportunity for an Acquisitions Manager to join the UK’s largest self‑storage group with 200 stores. As a platinum accredited investor in people, this is a place where colleagues love to work. They strive to ensure that every colleague feels like a valued member of the friendly and supportive team.

About you

• MRICS or degree or masters in property related discipline.
• A well‑networked individual within the real estate sector with extensive experience of site acquisition and development gained with a developer, corporate occupier or commercial property consultancy.
• Track record of success in identifying, acquiring, obtaining planning permission and developing sites.
• A skilled and tactful negotiator; effective in a variety of scenarios, from dealing with national developers through to landlords and business owners.
• Deal driven and entrepreneurial: Enjoys doing deals, finding and creating opportunities.
• Good geographical knowledge of London & UK, with ability to travel across the country including overnight stays.