Head of Real Estate

Role Mission

This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to lead the real estate vision of Hermès GB, where technical excellence and human connection hold equal importance.

As Head of Real Estate, you will oversee the full lifecycle of our physical environments across the UK and Ireland, including the development of new stores, refurbishments, temporary boutiques, technical upgrades, and ongoing facilities and maintenance for all Hermès GB premises.

You will guide the planning, construction, design and delivery of complex, high‑profile projects, ensuring that every space reflects the craftsmanship, serenity, and timeless elegance of Hermès.

From managing architect partnerships to navigating technical compliance and contractor tendering, you will bring a high level of expertise, precision and foresight to every stage of the process.

At Hermès, how we work is just as important as what we build.

You will nurture collaborative, respectful and trusting relationships with architects, contractors, consultants and internal leaders, ensuring that each partner understands and upholds the Hermès spirit.

Your calm strength, empathy and steadiness will cultivate harmony across teams and partners, protect our brand reputation, and nurture a workplace where each person can express their craft with care, confidence, and purpose.

As a spokesperson for the subsidiary and a key partner to the Finance Director, Retail Leadership, Security, Internal Control and Global stakeholders, you will represent Hermès with humility, integrity and quiet authority.

You will be both a technical anchor and a human leader, shaping environments that embody excellence while fostering a culture rooted in care, trust and collective achievement.

Key Responsibilities

Real Estate Projects


* Shape and deliver the long‑term vision for Real Estate in GB, ensuring our physical environments embody the Hermès aesthetic, standards and spirit.


* Oversee new store openings, temporary spaces, refurbishments, and expansions; ensuring each project is executed with quality, grace and respect for the brand.


* Collaborate closely with Legal on all supplier and contractor agreements, ensuring partnerships are built on clarity, fairness, and trust.


* Support the CFO with lease negotiations, acting as a thoughtful and grounded representative of Hermès' interests and values.


* Work with the Retail Director to ensure layouts enhance the client journey and embody the Maison experience.


* Partner with the CFO and Quantity Surveyor on CAPEX planning, ensuring transparent and responsible stewardship of resources.


* Work hand‑in‑hand with IT, Security and Internal Control to ensure every project meets our standards of safety, compliance and technical excellence.


* Provide constructive, thoughtful feedback to architects and consultants, ensuring design vision is honored while meeting local requirements.


* Maintain project timelines with calm overs...