Acquistions Manager - Property and Estate Expansion

Confidential mandate | London / Ruislip | Regional UK remit I'm currently retained on a confidential search for a senior property acquisitions professional to join one of the UK's most successful and established multi-site operators. This is not a traditional acquisitions role. The successful individual will have genuine ownership of the property pipeline — identifying opportunities, shaping the acquisition strategy, negotiating transactions and ultimately helping determine where and how the business expands its estate. The geographical remit covers: London | Midlands | East Anglia | M4 Corridor The role combines new site acquisition with wider commercial property investment, covering a mixture of in-town, roadside and drive-thru opportunities. The mandate I'm looking to speak with experienced property professionals who have a strong track record of:

• Sourcing and securing new sites
• Leading acquisitions from identification through to completion
• Negotiating freehold and leasehold transactions
• Building strong relationships with agents, developers and landlords
• Assessing site viability, financials, planning and due diligence
• Managing a substantial acquisition pipeline
• Presenting investment recommendations to senior leadership / Board Background The ideal profile is likely to come from a multi-site property environment, with experience across sectors such as: Retail | F&B | Hospitality | Leisure | Roadside | Commercial Property MRICS is preferred, alongside 10+ years' relevant experience. Experience with drive-thru / roadside development would be particularly relevant. Why this role? The attraction is the level of ownership and influence. You'll have the opportunity to play a key role in the continued expansion of an established, profitable and entrepreneurial business — with the autonomy to originate opportunities, negotiate transactions and influence the future footprint of a significant UK estate. This is a confidential search, so I'm deliberately keeping the business name undisclosed at this stage. If you're an experienced acquisitions professional — or know someone who could be relevant — I'd be very happy to have a confidential conversation. Howard White Senior Director | Real Estate Investor & Funds Macdonald & Company