Property Acquisition Executive

Tesco Ireland  •  Gresham House, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire  •  Permanent  •  Apply by 23-Oct-2025 About the role

Tesco Ireland is seeking a dynamic and experienced Property Acquisition Executive to play a key role in driving our expansion strategy. Based at Gresham House in Dun Laoghaire, you’ll work closely with the Head of New Space to identify, negotiate, and secure new store locations across Ireland. This is a high-impact role where you’ll manage the full acquisition lifecycle—from site appraisal and legal negotiations to business case preparation and project delivery. You’ll build strong relationships with agents, developers, and landlords, ensuring each acquisition aligns with Tesco’s strategic and financial goals. 

What is in it for you

We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but aren’t limited to:

• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme*
• Bonus Scheme*
• Our Virtual GP service provides free and confidential access to an online GP through video GP consultations, and online prescription service for colleagues. The service is also available to families of colleagues who live at the same address for a reduced cost.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and family members for in the moment emotional support along with free access to a range of wellbeing services supporting you under our new Wellbeing First approach of Body, Mind and Life.
• Colleague Clubcard offering 10% discount across stores and online, with 15% discount weekends once a month (Friday to Sunday), and 20% off twice a year. There is also 20% off F&F clothing, all year long, these various discounts can be extended to a family member with a 2nd Clubcard available.*
• Annual leave starting at 23 days
• Save As You Earn Scheme*

*Entry requirements and rules of the scheme apply
 

You will be responsible for

• Working closely with the Head of New Space to develop and implement the expansion strategy.
• Identifying and negotiating potential new sites working closely with Agents, Developers and Landlords etc to deliver acquisitions aligned to the strategy.
• Appraising and conducting negotiations for site acquisitions to agree best possible terms and manage the entire process through to lease signing
• Managing legal negotiations with Solicitors
• Building and developing key relationships with Landlords, Developers, Agents etc
• Ensure proposed acquisitions meet the required hurdle rates for new stores and financial appraisals to justify acquisition
• Preparation of business cases in conjunction with key stakeholders for presentation to the Leadership team
• Working with a Project Manager to agree the development specification and ensuring project delivery in a timely manner
• Assist in developing and maintaining a robust new space pipeline aligned with business priorities and long-term objectives
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in property acquisition or real estate management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven track record of successful property acquisitions.
• In-depth knowledge of local property markets.
• Understanding of planning processes and legal framework
• Ability to analyse and interpret data related to property investments.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

You will need

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate or a related field.
• MSCSI / MRICS desirable but not essential
• Full clean driving licence

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About us

At Tesco, our vision is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or on the move. Our core purpose is to serve our customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day.

At Tesco, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture where everyone can truly be themselves. This is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We celebrate diversity and recognize the value and opportunity it brings, ensuring our colleagues feel they can be themselves at work and are supported to be at their best.

We have embraced a blended working week, combining office and remote working. Our offices remain places for connection, collaboration, and innovation. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn help build our business's success and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our stores are welcoming places for everyone, with colleagues trained to support those with visible or hidden disabilities through the Sunflower Lanyard programme.

As a large business with diverse roles and flexible working patterns, Tesco can find something that suits you. We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone. Our inclusive recruitment process ensures candidates can thrive and request any necessary adjustments. For more information on accessibility support, visit Tesco Careers Accessibility.

If you need additional support, please email tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie. This will help us understand how we can best support you through the recruitment process.