Acquisitions Surveyor

RSC; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-food franchise is seeking a Site Acquisition Manager to support restaurant growth across the UK. This field-based role involves developing relationships with agents and landlords, advising franchisees, and managing the site approval process. The ideal candidate has MRICS qualification and experience in a multi-site retail environment. The company offers flexible working arrangements, pension contributions, and more.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Up to 11% company pension contributions

Private healthcare and Digital GP access

Enhanced parental leave options

25% off the chicken

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record on acquiring a large number of successful new sites.
• Motivated self-starter with flexible working attitude.
• Maniacal about doing property deals in a fast-moving market.

Responsibilities

• Source sites through knowing territories and visiting regularly.
• Build and leverage contacts with agents and landlords.
• Consult and advise franchisees on site approvals.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Networking skills

Education

MRICS qualification

Good experience in multi-site retail

Job description

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We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've been doing so 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 grow a little 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're 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 sites to grow our estate.

The Development Department consists of 15 people, and this role sits within the Acquisition and Estate 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, and you will acquire sites for the brand, working with our favored agents and external partners, and also developing great partnerships with our expanding franchisees.

This role will be field-based with travel to RSC in Woking 1-2 times a month.

What you'll do:

• Report to senior AQM to source sites, whether in-town assets or drive-thru, through knowing territories well and visiting regularly
• Build and leverage contacts network with agents and landlords to land sites above competitors
• 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
• Build relationships, support the Senior AQM and our Franchisees on all Acquisition and Development plans
• Networking in the property market and consulting with internal KFC stakeholders
• Internal pipeline management from source to opening

What we’d love from you

Experience

• Ideally MRICS qualified
• Good experience in a multi-site retail environment
• Demonstrated track record on acquiring a large number of successful new sites

About you

• Motivated self-starter with flexible working attitude
• Maniacal about doing property deals in a fast-moving market
• Problem-solving and project management skills with proven commercial judgment

What’s in it for you:

We offer benefits that make your life a little 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.

? Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London)

? Up to 11% company pension contributions

? 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you

? 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

• Intro call with our Talent Team
• Virtual call with the Hiring Manager
• Virtual call with a Leadership team member

Ready?

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