Estates Manager

At B&M, our property portfolio is a key driver of business performance and growth. As an Estates Manager, you will play a critical role in managing and optimising our store estate, ensuring property decisions deliver commercial value while supporting our ambitious expansion plans across the UK. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused role that sits at the heart of the business, working closely with Property, Operations, Trading and Finance teams. You'll be responsible for managing a diverse retail portfolio, leading lease negotiations, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring the estate continues to deliver maximum value through strong commercial judgement and effective stakeholder management.,

• Identify, appraise and secure new store opportunities that support B&M's growth strategy across retail parks, high streets and value-led locations.
• Lead rent reviews, lease renewals and regears, negotiating favourable terms that reduce occupancy costs and improve flexibility.
• Manage a large portfolio of trading stores, ensuring lease compliance, risk mitigation and operational continuity across the estate.
• Prepare robust financial appraisals and business cases for acquisitions, lease events and wider portfolio optimisation initiatives.
• Manage external agents, consultants and legal partners, ensuring transactions are completed efficiently and deliver strong commercial outcomes.
  
  MRICS qualified, with significant experience in retail estate management, commercial property or asset management.
• Proven track record operating within a high-volume, deal-driven environment, managing acquisitions, lease events and portfolio activity.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to secure value-enhancing property agreements.
• Pragmatic and delivery-focused, with the ability to make sound decisions quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of building strong relationships across internal functions, landlords, agents and professional advisors.
  
  This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic retail business where you'll have a direct impact on the performance, growth and optimisation of our property portfolio. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the B&M estate while helping to deliver continued commercial success and expansion.
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: 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.