Head of Real Estate and Development in Liverpool

Job description

B&M is one of the UK’s leading value retailers, with over 1,200 stores across the Group and a strong pipeline for continued growth. Our success is driven by a clear and disciplined real estate strategy, securing the right sites, delivering high-quality stores, and maximising long-term value for our customers and stakeholders.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Real Estate & Development to shape and lead B&M’s property and development strategy at pace and scale. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a pivotal leadership role, responsible not only for acquisitions and portfolio optimisation, but also for overseeing the design, construction, and remodelling of stores. The remit covers B&M in the UK as well as oversight of new store sign-offs for Heron Foods and B&M France, ensuring consistency, quality, and commercial value across the Group.

What you will be responsible for:

• Define and deliver B&M’s real estate and development strategy in line with business growth objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and secure new retail sites across the UK.
• Lead acquisitions and lease negotiations, ensuring commercially advantageous terms.
• Oversee the full development process for new stores and refurbishments, including design, construction, and fit-out.
• Provide Group oversight of new store sign-offs for Heron Foods and B&M France, ensuring alignment with standards and return criteria.
• Drive portfolio optimisation through market evaluation, performance monitoring, and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, property agents, contractors, and local authorities.
• Provide strategic insight on market trends, opportunities, and risks to the Executive team.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and investment return reporting across all property and development activities.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing real estate and development team, aligned with business priorities.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in retail property, with a proven track record in site acquisitions, estate management, and delivering new store build and refurbishment programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK retail property markets, lease structures, planning processes, and construction project management.
• Demonstrable success in overseeing major store development and remodelling projects, delivered on time and to budget.
• Experience in providing property oversight for multi-brand or multi-country retail operations is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead lease negotiations and deliver commercial value.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to interpret and act on market trends.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth retail environment is strongly preferred.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, outlining their suitability for this role. This role will close on Friday 24th October.

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English