Senior Estates Surveyor (South West England)

McDonald's Corporation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global restaurant brand is seeking a Senior Estates Surveyor to manage and optimise their property portfolio in the UK. The role includes strategic estate management, lease negotiations, and compliance with statutory obligations. Ideal candidates must be MRICS qualified with experience in managing large property portfolios, particularly in retail. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Access to industry-leading Learning and development opportunities

Inclusive culture and ideas valued

Competitive salary with bonus and cash allowance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5 - 6 years post-qualified experience in estates or property management.
• Strong knowledge of UK landlord and tenant law and property legislation.
• Experience managing large, complex property portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio for a Global brand.
• Lead lease negotiations, rent reviews, and land acquisitions.
• Provide strategic advice on estate optimisation and cost control.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

MRICS qualified

Tools

Property management systems

Job description

Company Description

McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Hybrid Working

Hybrid working pattern split between London head office and field based (South West)

Job Description

As a Senior Estates Surveyor, you’ll be instrumental in managing and optimising our property portfolio across the UK. You’ll deliver strategic estate management across a large geographical region, ensuring our assets support business priorities and deliver long-term value for our restaurants, franchisees, and customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a diverse commercial property portfolio for a Global brand
• Lead lease negotiations, rent reviews, renewals, and land acquisitions/disposals
• Provide strategic advice on estate optimisation, cost control, and asset performance
• Liaise with landlords, agents, solicitors, and internal stakeholders
• Support store redevelopment and relocations
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and internal governance
• Prepare and present property deals, valuations, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Advise on planning, development, rating systems, compulsory purchase, and compensation
• Represent McDonald’s in industry bodies such as RICS, PMA, and Accessible Retail

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• MRICS qualified with 5 - 6 years post-qualified experience in estates or property management
• Strong knowledge of UK landlord and tenant law, property legislation, and commercial leases
• Experience managing large, complex property portfolios, ideally in retail or FMCG
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently across a wide geographical area
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
• Experience in QSR, food retail, or global brand (Desirable)
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG in property management (Desirable)
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including use of property management systems

What You’ll Get

• Access to industry-leading Learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
• Competitive salary, plus benefits package including bonus, cash allowance, private healthcare
• Hybrid working model

Additional Information

Building a Better McDonald's

At McDonald's, our vision is to be the UK's and Ireland's best-loved restaurant. Our secret sauce? It's our vibrant culture! It shapes everything we do, from how we treat each other to how we serve our customers, franchisees, and suppliers. Our culture attracts top talent and creates a positive, energizing workplace for everyone.

Our Values

• Serve: Customers and people first
• Inclusion: Everyone's welcome
• Integrity: Doing the right thing
• Community: Being good neighbours
• Family: Growing together

People from All Walks of Life

People are the heart of McDonald's. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be their authentic selves. This helps us serve our customers better and strengthens our community ties. We stand against inequality, injustice, and discrimination, using our influence to make a positive impact.

As a major employer, we’re committed to supporting our communities, developing skills, and inspiring aspirations. Whether with McDonald's or beyond, we're here to help people succeed in the world of work.

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