The Opportunity
Kingsley is acting for a market leading Commercial Property Company that operates across the whole of the UK, and is looking to appoint an Industrial Development & Leasing Manager into their Northwest office. This is an exceptional opportunity for either a commercial leasing surveyor or a development surveyor who is looking to concentrate their career to becoming a Development Manager with a respected PropCo.
With strong in-house development, asset management and project management teams, the company is highly competitive in the marketplace, acting with agility and speed.
There is circa c. 3 million sq. ft. of industrial space at various stages of the national development process, with a strong Northwest pipeline of c. 850,000 sq. ft. across various developments in the short term.
Candidate
- We are looking for an individual to assist the existing Northwest team in terms of delivering the current pipeline through the development process and lease-up / disposal stages.
- In addition, they will assist the team with identifying, appraising and bidding on new opportunities.
- The candidate should have 3 to 5 years’ experience, ideally in the industrial / warehouse market, within an agency or client-side background.
- A proven track record of marketing and leasing is a must, with knowledge of the development process, with strong financial and/or technical skillsets an added plus.
- This role will suit individuals with a hunger to learn the skills it takes to become a successful developer.
The main duties include:
- Co-ordinate marketing of the new schemes – liaising with the marketing manager, instructing external marketing agencies and instructing agents.
- Negotiating with occupiers, agreeing Heads of Terms, and instructing solicitors.
- Successfully negotiating legal documents with occupiers, counterparties and solicitors.
- Reporting to the board and JV partners – seeking approval to proceed.
- Providing internal monthly updates on specific schemes viewing numbers / take up, as well as market intel across the Northwest.
- Assist the Development Team in managing their internal excel database comprising all live developments, new site introductions, sites bid on and occupier interest on schemes.
- Assist the Development Team with sourcing, research and due diligence for site acquisitions covering site inspections, scheme design, collating and interpreting site investigation results and market research and reporting / presenting such results in a clear precise manor. This aspect will also involve collaboration with the companies Project Management team.
- Assist the Development Team with appraisals using the company’s Excel template models. The company has a variety of funding sources (our own equity, JVs, other investors, debt) and the individual would be expected to model development appraisals in conjunction with the in-house Analyst team.
- To provide assistant to the Development Team on schemes they have been involved with from the outset during the planning application process to contribute to a positive planning outcome.
Key skills and attributes
- Preferably with 4 years + experience in the property / real estate industry with Industrial and Logistics experience on lettings and sales.
- Proficient in Microsoft excel
- An ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Able to use initiative and work independently
- A desire to learn, a strong work ethic and be driven & entrepreneurial
- Understanding of property investment and development principles and key drivers
What’s in it for you:
- Competitive salary package – £50k – £70k basic (D.O.E.)
- Discretionary Bonus
- Pension / BUPA
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
To seek further information or to apply for this position, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS on 07879 413 765 or email a copy of your latest CV to [email protected] quoting the position and reference AK3557059 for this role.
