At B&M, our property estate plays a critical role in supporting business performance and continued expansion. As a Junior Estates Manager, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced retail environment, supporting the management, optimisation and growth of a diverse nationwide store portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious property professional looking to build broad commercial property experience. Working alongside experienced Estates Managers and senior property leaders, you'll gain exposure to acquisitions, lease events, portfolio management and financial analysis, while taking ownership of day-to-day estate management activities and developing the skills needed to progress into a full Estates Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the identification and assessment of new store opportunities, assisting with site appraisals, property analysis and acquisition business cases.
- Assist with rent reviews, lease renewals and regear negotiations, preparing supporting information, financial assessments and market evidence.
- Help manage a portfolio of trading stores, ensuring property records are maintained, lease obligations are monitored and landlord enquiries are resolved.
- Produce financial appraisals, investment papers, portfolio reports and commercial analysis to support property decision-making.
- Build strong relationships with landlords, agents, surveyors and solicitors while coordinating actions across multiple live projects and transactions.
The Ideal Candidate
- Degree qualified in Real Estate, Property, Surveying or a related discipline, with MRICS qualification in progress or recently achieved.
- Previous experience within commercial property, retail estates, agency, asset management or a related property environment.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret data and support commercially sound decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build relationships with both internal and external partners.
- Organised, commercially aware and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced and growing business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and expanding retailer where you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of property disciplines. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop valuable commercial expertise and build a strong foundation for a long-term career within Estates and Property Management.
Why join us?
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including staff discount at B&M and Heron Foods, access to our colleague portal with additional savings on retail, hospitality, and more.
See the full list of benefits here: https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits
If you're ready for a new challenge in a growing, ambitious business, apply online today!
B&M Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all colleagues.
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