Senior Acquisitions Consultant - South London Property Office (Hiring Immediately)

LIDL; Gomshall; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Consultant to drive expansion and oversee the lifecycle of property assets. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail acquisitions, excellent negotiation skills, and a degree-level education. This position is based in South London with opportunities for team leadership and strategic negotiations to develop new stores. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values equity.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Company Car

Pension scheme

Sabbatical

Additional perk-type benefits

Qualifications

• Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning.
• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate, and acquire freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores.
• Manage the planning application life cycle from submission to consent.
• Drive the full development and planning process from concept to completion.

Skills

Self‑starting drive to succeed

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Sound commercial property and legal acumen

Excellent organisational and analytical abilities

Education

Degree-level education (2:2 minimum) in a relevant discipline

MRICS qualification preferred

Job description

Senior Acquisitions Consultant - South London Property Office (Hiring Immediately)

Location: Surrey, South East England, UK, GU5 9NU

Company: Apply4U

Application Deadline: 2026-02-21

Salary: £68,200 - £99,000 per annum

Benefits:

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Company Car

This is an exciting opportunity to drive the expansion and management of our portfolio in South London. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of land and sites, leading a professional team through planning, obtaining consents, supporting construction, and ongoing asset management. You will cultivate relationships with landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers.

You will be based at our new London Property office in Battersea Power Station, working a minimum of 3‑4 days a week in the office.

What you'll do

• Identify, negotiate, and acquire freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores.
• Undertake site inspections, development appraisals and manage legal and planning due diligence.
• Manage the planning application life cycle from submission to consent and discharge of conditions.
• Lead all expansion, relocation and improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers.
• Drive the full development and planning process from concept to completion.
• Manage our freehold and leasehold assets.

What you'll need

• Self‑starting drive to succeed.
• Degree‑level education (2:2 minimum) ideally in a relevant discipline.
• Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning.
• MRICS qualification preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Sound commercial property and legal acumen.
• Excellent organisational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK.

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Sabbatical
• Company Car
• Pension scheme
• Additional perk‑type benefits

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Once closed, we will no longer consider applications. Submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.