Hybrid Real Estate Expansion Manager

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About the role

  • Real Estate Expansion Manager leading the growth strategy for Zapp's warehouse network in the UK. Requires strong commercial judgment and negotiation skills in logistics real estate.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end site selection and leasing activity for new warehouse and distribution facilities across defined geographies.
  • Proactively source and evaluate suitable industrial properties through agents, landlords, developers, and off-market channels.
  • Conduct thorough site assessments, evaluating location, size, specification, access, planning status, and operational suitability.
  • Negotiate heads of terms, lease agreements, rent reviews, and lease renewals to secure commercially favourable outcomes.
  • Manage the full transaction lifecycle from initial enquiry through to lease execution, working closely with legal counsel.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of landlords, developers, agents, and property advisors.
  • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Planning teams to align property requirements with business needs.
  • Manage relationships with external advisors including property agents, solicitors, and planning consultants.
  • Support the management of the existing leasehold warehouse portfolio, including lease events, break options, and dilapidations.
  • Maintain accurate records of lease data, critical dates, and property documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with lease obligations and flag material risks to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in industrial/logistics real estate, either in-house with an occupier or within a property consultancy.
  • Strong track record of leasing and negotiating warehouse, distribution, or logistics facilities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the UK (or relevant market) industrial and logistics property landscape.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to secure commercially sound lease terms.
  • Strong financial acumen, including the ability to build and interpret property cost models and business cases.
  • Ability to manage multiple live transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to influence and present to senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary & equity package.
  • Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year (plus all bank holidays).
  • Private Health Insurance.
  • Extended sick pay and maternity/paternity leave pay.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangement

Job title

Real Estate Expansion Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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