Acquisitions Surveyor

KFC UK & Ireland; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from Woking RSC

Up to 11% company pension

Fri-Yay finishes

Live Well Days

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Digital GP access & mental health

Enhanced parental leave

Study support

Income protection

Life cover

25% off the chicken

Job summary

KFC UK & Ireland is seeking an Equity Acquisitions Lead for East Anglia and East Midlands. You will identify and progress new restaurant sites, build relations with agents and landlords, and negotiate the best deals to grow the estate nationwide.

In this field-based role you will manage the acquisition process from sourcing to opening, support franchisees, and collaborate with the Development Department and external partners. MRICS qualifications and 3+ years in multi-site retail are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in property acquisition or multi-site retail.
• Ideally MRICS qualified.
• Experience in the F&B, Retail or Leisure sectors preferred.
• Proven track record of acquiring a large number of sites.

Responsibilities

• Source sites through territory knowledge and regular visits.
• Build and leverage contacts network with agents and landlords.
• Negotiate the best deals for the brand to ensure best value.
• Work up sites for monthly board approvals.
• Consult and advise our franchisees on their site approvals.
• Manage the critical path of HOTs, feasibility, the planning process and legal requirements where applicable.
• Track upcoming developments and create a strong future pipeline.
• Building relationships, supporting the Senior AQM and our Franchisees on all Acquisition and Development plans.
• Networking in property market and consulting with internal KFC stakeholders.
• Analysis of KFC comparable data.
• Internal pipeline management from source to opening.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Relationship building

Project management

Market knowledge

Data analysis

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.

Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere.

All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.

THE TEAM

We’re the team that brings KFC to life – literally, turning big ambition into brilliant bricks and mortar. From new builds to bold remodels, we are responsible for shaping the spaces where our people work and our customers experience our brand.

We cover it all: acquiring and building new restaurants, supporting our franchisees on their development journeys, and managing the design, lease, and layout of every equity restaurant - both current and future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working for a brand that first came to Britain 60 years ago and now has annual sales of 1.8 billion dollars and over 1000 restaurants, employing 28,000 people, you will help acquire more restaurant sites to grow our estate.

The Development Department consists of 15 people and this role sits within the Acquisition and Estates team. The development team covers site acquisition, market planning, estate management, store construction and design. We have a passionate appetite to expand further to reach our fans who don’t have KFCs nearby, whether in London, smaller market towns or as part of our growing roadside network.

KFC is a franchise business with a large equity portfolio as well and you will acquire sites for the brand, working with our favoured agents and external partners, and also developing great partnerships with our expanding franchisees.

This is a field-based role, focused on identifying and progressing new site opportunities across East Anglia and the East Midlands, so we’re ideally looking for someone based in or within easy reach of these areas. You’ll also travel to our Restaurant Support Centre in Woking around 1–2 times per month.

WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING

• Reporting to Equity Acquisitions Lead to source sites, whether in-town assets or drive-thrus through knowing territories well and visiting regularly
• Build and leverage contacts network with agents and landlords to land sites above competitors
• Negotiate the best deals for the brand to ensure best value
• Work up sites for monthly board approvals
• Consult and advise our franchisees on their site approvals
• Manage the critical path of HOTs, feasibility, the planning process and legal requirements where applicable.
• Track upcoming developments and create a strong future pipeline
• Building relationships, supporting the Senior AQM and our Franchisees on all Acquisition and Development plans
• Networking in property market and consulting with internal KFC stakeholders
• Analysis of KFC comparable data
• Internal pipeline management from source to opening

WHAT WE LOVE FROM YOU:

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Ideally MRICS qualified
• Good experience in a multi-site retail environment
• Knowledge of the F&B, Retail or Leisure sectors (Preferred)
• Demonstrated track record on acquiring a large number of successful new sites

ABOUT YOU

• A genuine team player
• Motivated self-starter with flexible working attitude
• Maniacal about doing property deals in fast moving market
• Desire to learn and develop in a small but highly effective team
• Problem solving and project management skills with proven commercial judgement
• And of course… a true KFC believer

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

From flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.

You’ll get:

• Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London). This role is field based but occasional visits to our RSC will be required 1-2 times a month.
• Up to 11% company pension contributions
• Fri-Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday
• 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
• Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance
• Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options
• Study support, income protection, life cover & more
• And yes - 25% off the chicken

KFC FOR EVERYONE:

Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work.

Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups from all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

Ready?

We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.