Client-Side Acquisition Manager

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is exclusively seeking a Chartered Surveyor to shape the property acquisition and development strategy of a fast-growing business. The ideal candidate will be RICS qualified and possess strong skills in investment analysis and deal sourcing. This role offers a competitive salary package up to £60,000, car allowance, and various employee benefits within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Wellbeing initiatives (e.g. discounted gym memberships)

Employee/family discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• RICS qualified with a degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or similar.
• Experience in acquisitions, development, and investment/site analysis.
• Strong understanding of valuation, feasibility studies, and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify underutilised markets.
• Prepare financial appraisals and feasibility studies for acquisitions.
• Lead negotiations with property owners, agents, and developers.

Skills

Property acquisition

Investment analysis

Development deal sourcing

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or similar

RICS qualification

Tools

Land Insight

Job description

Beach Baker is exclusively recruiting for a dynamic and commercially minded Chartered Surveyor to join a fast-growing business. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the property acquisition and development strategy of a business with ambitious growth plans.

We are seeking a results-driven professional with a strong background in property acquisition, development deal sourcing, and investment analysis. The ideal candidate will be RICS qualified, hold a relevant property degree (Real Estate, Land Management etc.), and have a proven track record of identifying, analysing, and securing property opportunities.

You'll work closely with the business owners to devise and implement a strategy for acquiring and developing sites as well as exploring wider property development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying and Sourcing Opportunities

• Conduct market research to identify underutilised markets.
• Use tools such as Land Insight and other analytics platforms to locate and assess acquisition targets.
• Identify assets or sites with redevelopment potential or mixed-use schemes.
• Carry out site visits and local assessments to understand market dynamics.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities aligned with strategic goals.

Investment Analysis and Deal Structuring

• Prepare financial appraisals and feasibility studies for acquisitions and developments.
• Model leasing strategies, option agreements, and subject-to-planning deals.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments to ensure strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, and legal teams to evaluate development potential.

Wider Property Development Opportunities

• Identify opportunities for planning gains, permitted development rights, and asset management.
• Assess change-of-use potential to maximise site value.
• Work with planning consultants to secure consents and enhance site value.

Negotiation and Transaction Execution

• Lead negotiations with property owners, agents, and developers.
• Manage legal and contractual aspects of acquisitions.
• Oversee deal progression from sourcing to completion.

Relationship Building and Market Engagement

• Build strong relationships with agents, landowners, developers, and local authorities.
• Attend industry events and networking forums to stay ahead of market trends.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward.

Candidate Requirements

• RICS qualified with a degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or similar.
• Experience in acquisitions, development and investment/site analysis.
• Strong understanding of valuation, feasibility studies, and financial modelling.
• Proven success in identifying and adding value to development sites.
• Knowledge of planning processes, permitted development rights, and change-of-use regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Car Allowance: Provided for work-related travel expenses.
• Benefits: Pension scheme, private healthcare, wellbeing initiatives (e.g. discounted gym memberships), and employee/family discounts
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression and support for further qualifications
• Culture: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-paced environment with a strong pipeline of investment opportunities

Interested?

Beach Baker is proud to be working exclusively on this opportunity. If you are a motivated and commercially minded property professional ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Rupert Stuart-Baker at Beach Baker for a confidential discussion.