Acquisitions Manager

MCR Property Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national investment and development company in the UK is looking for an experienced Acquisitions Manager. This role is key in sourcing and securing diverse property opportunities to support business growth. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in relevant fields, strong negotiation skills, and a readiness to engage with stakeholders across the industry. Candidates must be adaptable and able to manage a dynamic workload, contributing to successful acquisitions throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in property acquisition, development, or investment.
• Strong existing network within the real estate industry.
• Proactive, opportunity-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Source multi-sector acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct detailed development appraisals and residual valuations.
• Negotiate commercial terms with owners and agents.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to research and assess

Job description

Acquisitions Manager – Property Investment & Development

Manchester / Birmingham

Who Are we?

MCR Property Group is a national investment and development company operating across a broad range of sectors, including residential, student accommodation, offices, retail, and industrial. With a residential development pipeline of approximately 9,000 units currently being constructed or redeveloped over the next three years, alongside a commercial portfolio in excess of £1bn, the business is continuing to expand both its residential and commercial platforms.

Who we are looking for

As part of this growth, MCR is seeking to appoint an experienced Acquisitions Manager to play a key role in sourcing and securing opportunities that support the company’s long-term strategy. The successful candidate will demonstrate the flexibility and commercial capability to acquire assets across all sectors and locations throughout the UK, working closely with senior stakeholders to originate, assess, and deliver transactions.

The role will be responsible for sourcing multi‑sector acquisition opportunities both on and off market, using existing networks while actively developing new relationships across the industry. The postholder will undertake detailed development appraisals and residual valuations, including full cash flow analysis for development sites of varying scale, providing clear and commercially robust recommendations to senior management. The role will also involve coordinating professional consultants, negotiating commercial terms with owners and their agents, and working closely with legal advisers to understand, manage, and progress legal agreements through to completion.

The successful candidate will bring a minimum of three years’ relevant experience within property acquisition, development, or investment. They will demonstrate strong commercial awareness of both the residential and commercial markets, with the ability to research, assess, and unlock development potential while identifying and mitigating risk. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, clients, joint venture partners, and financial stakeholders.

This role requires an individual who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑workload environment while maintaining accuracy, judgement, and professionalism. A strong existing network within the real estate industry is highly desirable, alongside a proactive, opportunity‑driven mindset. The successful candidate must be willing to travel and work remotely as required to support acquisitions activity across the UK.