Real Estate Development Manager - Retail - UK & Ireland
Hertfordshire HQ | Regular UK Travel | Competitive Salary | Excellent Benefits
A leading global retailer brand is seeking an experienced Real Estate Development Manager to drive strategic expansion across the UK & Ireland. With an established portfolio of 70 UK stores and ambitious growth plans, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the brand's retail presence.
This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the Real Estate Director, requiring frequent travel for site selection, negotiations, and industry events.
The Role:
As the Real Estate Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and securing prime retail locations to support the company's continued expansion. Your key duties will include:
Site Identification & Expansion - Creating a target list of potential locations, conducting site assessments, and negotiating lease terms.
Strategic Planning - Aligning new site selection with business objectives, market analysis, and financial viability.
End-to-End Project Management - Managing new store developments from site identification through legal processes to store opening, in collaboration with design, construction, and maintenance teams.
Lease Renewals & Portfolio Management - Overseeing lease renewals and optimising the existing store estate.
Stakeholder Collaboration - Working closely with the European and wider teams to ensure strategic alignment....