Senior Asset

McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day: in more than 100 countries. It has operated in UK since 1974 and the business is growing continuously with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 154,000 employees.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training.
McDonald’s buys ingredients from over 17,500 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald’s is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald’s more exciting than ever
We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world.
Company Vision and Culture
Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.
McDonald’s is defined by its culture. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.
Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion : We open our doors to everyone
Community : We are good neighbours
We need an experienced surveyor to lead the acquisition of new restaurants, predominantly drive thru’s, in a specific region in the South. You will oversee the entire acquisition process of both freehold and leasehold sites.
With acceptable deal terms and planning permissions/conditions

# Ensures quality control standards for real estate transactions (cost, deliverability, time, location, economics, market needs, planning and deal quality etc.)
# Ensures the best location/best value for all real estate acquisitions
# Communicates and implements corporate policies and procedures
# Provide and present reports in line with company procedure for approval of sites at Senior Executive Level
# To fully research the local property market and develop and maintain contact with key agents, developers and local authorities to identify all potential opportunities
# Negotiate acceptable and beneficial acquisitions terms.
# Agree sales levels with operations and finance based upon site criteria, sales assessment models and benchmarking against existing stores performance.
# Liaise with the project manager and architect who will provide the site specific design and costs to ensure optimal provisions.

To prepare financial appraisals taking into account trading performance and the impact of the acquisition on the existing estate. Based on this a full business case for all proposals is to be prepared, including an assessment of the quality of the opportunity, town profile, sales assessment, benchmarks, key risks and opportunities.
To prepare and present acquisition papers, both pre-read and final approval, in line with agreed standards, to the Senior Executive board.
To negotiate contracts in line with company best practice, ensuring we secure sites without compromising the quality of our operating, physical and financial asset, with maximum flexibility on timings.
To work with the project manager and planning consultants to secure the requisite planning consent together with any appropriate planning agreements.
To ensure a timely handover of the site (or completed shell development) to the project manager and lead legal and statutory progress to opening.
To ensure that all outstanding planning and contractual matters are completed satisfactorily, before handing over to the relevant estate manager.
To review the performance of projects post-completion with the Head of Acquisitions, VP Development and VP Finance. Use findings to further improve the identification, development appraisal, approval and implementation of future schemes.
To be fully aware of direct (and indirect) competitor activity in the property market, and apply any learnings to sourcing sites for McDonald’s.
To build confidence and credibility, both individually and for the acquisitions team, to provide impact and influence over internal colleagues, as well as creating an extensive network externally.
You will be part of the Acquisitions Team, forming part of the wider Real Estate Department along with Construction and Estates Management. Location is flexible although good knowledge of your region is crucial and regular travel within that region for site visits and elsewhere for internal/external meetings is crucial.
The Senior Acquisitions Manager - South and the wider acquisitions team
You will work collaboratively with other internal functions including Construction, Finance, Legal, Operations and Estates Management
Externally you will maintain relationships with agents, consultants, local authorities, vendors and other third parties throughout the acquisition and development process
Consistent track record in acquisitions and/or development, preferably in the retail and leisure market (ideally)
Broad knowledge of landlord and tenant, planning, property and contract law, procurement, finance, construction and the acquisitions and development process (crucial)
A proven track record to communicate effectively at all levels in order to co-ordinate and lead internal relationships from the very top to the very bottom and external parties including agents, land owners, solicitors, local and statutory authorities, architects, planning consultants and project managers (crucial)
Strong market knowledge including competitor activity, deals and market planning
Strong network of contacts in the wider property environment
Strong commercial business and operations knowledge
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. Wehave a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere."
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