Commercial Development & Leasing Manager

The Opportunity

Kingsley is acting for a market leading commercial developer & investment company that operates across the whole of the UK and is looking to appoint a Commercial Leasing & Development Manager in the Northwest. This is an exceptional opportunity for either a commercial leasing surveyor or a development surveyor to develop into a market leading Development Manager.

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
• Min. 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 andrew@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk quoting the position and reference AK3557059 for this role.