Development Manager / Development Project Manager – Private Equity - Office & Residential PRS assets - London
We are working in partnership with an entrepreneurial private equity business with a £500+ million international asset portfolio to find them a Development Manager / Development Project Manager to join their London office. As an investor, developer and manager you will gain full 360-development exposure across their UK and European portfolio with a bias towards commercial office assets.
Remuneration:
£65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits + Bonus
The Role:
The Development Manager / Development Project Manager will report into the head of development and will lead the value-add cut and carve, CAT A / B fitout and refurbishments of the UK and European office developments between 30,000 – 200,000 Sqft with £3 million - £40 million construction costs. In addition to leading the delivery of circa 4 – 5 office projects (total Capex c.£50 million) the Development Manager will also oversee from a higher-level monitoring view some of their developments in the residential BtR and Hotel investment portfolio.
The role will be a 360 position from assisting with early-stage DD, inputting buildability into the development appraisals and planning but will have a core delivery focus leading the design, procurement and tender of the consultant and contractor teams managing the development delivery to FF&E. You will be given the autonomy to lead project reporting back into the director of development.
They are looking for an MRICS qualified Development Manager ideally from a quantity surveying or project management background with the ability to travel to the developments in mainland Europe c. ones per week and it would be a great advantage if you had German language skills.
The business has an exceptional culture and entrepreneurial mind with a relatively flat structure giving direct exposure to the heads of and founders allowing for very good career progression as they expand their portfolio across the UK and Europe.
Requirements:
MRICS (preferably) with a degree in Project Management, Quantity Surveying or Real Estate.
Solid experience leading the 360-development process of office Cut and Carve, CAT A / B fit-out and refurbishments with construction costs above £5 million.
Commercially astute with good stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Strong communication and organisation skills to work within a fast passed entrepreneurial private equity environment.
Additional experience of European assets and German Language skills would be an advantage.
This is a great opportunity to join an expanding division with exceptional financial backing and a person focused culture.
For further information on this opportunity please click the apply link or contact John Clarkson j.clarkson@falmouthfairfax.com 0203854387