Acquisitions Analyst

Mcr Property Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment firm in London is seeking an Acquisitions Analyst/Associate to support their acquisitions team. The role involves sourcing and negotiating real estate opportunities, conducting market research, and managing project inputs. Applicants should possess 3-5 years of experience in real estate, excel proficiency, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers exposure to high-value transactions in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the real estate industry.
• Demonstrable experience building real estate cash flow models.
• Excellent communication skills with agents and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition manager by creating development appraisals.
• Source, review, and negotiate multi-sector real estate opportunities.
• Conduct market research and property-level due diligence.

Skills

Real estate market knowledge

Excel proficiency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of 3-5 years in real estate

Job description

Overview

Acquisitions Analyst / Associate – Real Estate Investment & Development

Permanent

London

Who are MCR?

MCR Property Group ("MCR") is a multi-billion-pound property investment and development company acquiring assets across all real estate sectors, including commercial, residential, student accommodation, offices, hotels, industrial, and retail. Since 1989, MCR has successfully acquired, developed, and managed over £6 billion of property and currently manages a portfolio comprising more than 5,000 residential units, 4,000 student beds, and over 3,000,000 square feet of commercial space across the UK.

The role we have

Following the successful raise of a revolving credit facility to support the acquisition of over £1 billion of assets during the next year, MCR is seeking an experienced real estate investment and development professional to join its London-based acquisitions team as an Analyst or Associate. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of a high-growth investment platform, sourcing and executing transactions across multiple sectors nationwide. The successful candidate will bring strong relationships with commercial real estate agents, brokers, and receivers, alongside the commercial acumen required to originate and progress value-add opportunities across the UK property market.

Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition manager by creating development appraisals and cash flow models
• Source, review, and negotiate multi-sector real estate opportunities for value-add investment
• Conduct market research and property-level due diligence
• Coordinate and manage input from professional consultants
• Work closely with internal planning, development, asset management, sales, and lettings teams
• Support and participate in legal reviews through to completion

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in the real estate industry, ideally from a commercial real estate agency or brokerage background
• Excel proficiency, with demonstrable experience building real estate cash flow models
• Strong market knowledge of the residential sector, including Build-to-Rent, PRS, BTL, and permitted development conversions
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate investment risk
• Proven ability to originate and progress transactions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with agents, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume acquisitions environment

Candidate Preferences

• RICS qualified
• Previous experience in commercial real estate agency/brokerage
• Proven track record of successful acquisitions or sales across any real estate sector (preferably residential, PBSA, office, commercial, serviced apartments, hotels, etc.)
• Knowledge and prior experience with office-to-residential conversions

Location

• London office
• Willingness to travel and work remotely