Property Acquisition Manager

QSRP group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast food group is looking for a Property Acquisition Manager to identify and secure profitable new locations. This role involves analytical market research, relationship management with landlords and agents, and negotiation of lease terms. Candidates should possess strong negotiation and communication skills, ideally with a MRICS qualification, and be comfortable with travel across the UK. Join a dynamic environment focused on growth, diversity, and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Yearly bonus based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Flexible hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze data for decision-making is required.
• Prior experience in commercial property is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explore and analyze potential new property sites.
• Build relationships with landlords and agents.
• Negotiate lease or purchase terms effectively.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship-building

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

MRICS qualification or similar

Job description

Join QSRP: where the good growth happens

Chopstix is part of QSRP (Quick Service Restaurant Platform), a company dedicated to delivering mouthwatering food experiences to our 100 million customers annually through our 1,200+ restaurants and 7,000 employees throughout 9 key countries. Our product offering proudly represents a culturally diverse selection of Burgers through our US‑style Burger King and Belgian‑rooted Quick restaurants, French style O'Tacos, Vibrant burger brand G La Dalle, Dunkin: the world leader in coffee and donuts, Chopstix: one of the most recognized Asian QSR brands in the UK.

So, are you ready to dive into a career that's as exciting as our menu?

About the position

We’re on the hunt… for a hungry Property Acquisition Manager to add to our current team!

London-based | UK-wide travel | Full‑Time

Chopstix is one of the fastest‑growing QSR brands in the UK and we’ve got big plans to grow even faster.

We’re looking for a go‑getter with fresh ideas, a keen eye for opportunity, and a drive to find the next great Chopstix location. Whether you’ve got experience in retail, property, or commercial roles or you’re just that person who’s always spotting the next hot spot.

Responsibilities

• Love exploring and analysing potential new sites
• Build great relationships with landlords, agents & partners
• Get a buzz from securing deals and driving real business growth
• Think commercially and act with confidence
• Aren’t afraid to challenge the norm

What do you bring

The Property Acquisition Manager plays a vital role in supporting the growth of the business through the identification and acquisition of high‑performing new sites. Reporting to the Head of Property, they will take a proactive and analytical approach to sourcing and evaluating locations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. With a commercial focus, the role also includes managing agents, landlords, and other external partners to secure favourable terms and maintain cost‑efficiency throughout the acquisition process.

To support both the Head of Property and the operations function and ensure that we have an open communication platform that ultimately enables us to grow the business, increase our sales line and deliver profitability at all levels.

• Support the Head of Property in identifying and securing new sites that meet our strategic and financial objectives.
• Conduct detailed location analysis, market research, and competitor benchmarking to assess site feasibility.
• Lead site acquisition negotiations, securing the best possible lease or purchase terms.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including landlords, franchisees, agents, developers, and solicitors.
• Attend and contribute to legal negotiations to ensure timelines are met and interests protected.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the wider property market to promote the Chopstix brand and secure future opportunities.
• Oversee and motivate retained property agents, ensuring focus and alignment with business needs.
• Maintain and update internal databases including town/city rankings, demographic reports, footfall analysis, and tracking of competitor activity.
• Produce Board‑level reports and recommendations for prospective sites.
• Monitor market trends, emerging locations, and industry developments.
• Perform general administrative duties to support the property team, ensuring accurate documentation and records are maintained.

Performance is measured through the volume and quality of new site acquisitions, the speed and effectiveness of progressing opportunities from identification to deal closure, and the strength of the location pipeline. Success also includes negotiating cost‑efficient lease terms, producing timely and accurate analysis, and maintaining strong agent relationships and market insight. High stakeholder satisfaction, both internal and external, acts as a key indicator of overall effectiveness.

As an individual you are

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to assess and present data‑driven decisions.
• Highly organised with a structured and proactive approach.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and property market analysis tools.
• Ideally MRICS qualified or working toward a similar professional qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK (and occasionally Europe).
• Strong working knowledge of Landlord & Tenant law and commercial property contracts.

Why join us on your journey?

• Contribute to our mission of becoming the market leader in QSR sector
• Plenty of career growth opportunities across all our international headquarters
• Become part of a company where learning and development is in the heart of the culture
• Loads of fun initiatives with your colleagues, many of them focused on giving back to the community
• We believe in a flexible and hybrid work model, but we also offer a modern and cool office environment for you to thrive in
• We care about diversity, equity and inclusion and make everyone feel equally welcomed

You also get these benefits:

• Plus many more benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Yearly bonus based on your performance

Does this sound exciting? If yes, apply now! Even if you do not meet all the requirements, yet have the right attitude and potential, reach out and let’s talk.

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All applicants will receive consideration for the job with no regards to race, color, religion, gender, sex (pregnancy included) and sexual identity and orientation, age, nationality, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military status, family or marital status, medical condition, or any other basis protected by national or local laws and regulations.