British Land
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Role Description Role Title Development/Project Manager (AMI) Location Marble Arch, London Division Development Reporting to Development Executive The Role The role possesses a high level of autonomy, managing numerous projects reporting to the Development Executive responsible for the development process and delivery of Asset Management Initiatives (AMI's) across the business. This is principally retail and office development, both new and refurbishment, ranging in scale from tens of thousands to tens of million pounds, throughout the UK. As a priority you will be required to deliver a great planning, development and delivery service alongside the British Land Asset and Property Management Team. Although our head office is based in London, our retail assets are spread across the UK and therefore depending upon workload you maybe asked to operate across the UK. Key Responsibilities Responsibility for managing the development process from inception through to successful delivery of projects. Receive and communicate clear briefs to internal teams and external consultants. Close collaboration with Asset Management and leasing teams to define product and enable successful letting. Liaison and negotiation of agreements with third party stakeholders including Local and Statutory Authorities. Agree with Asset Managers the project priorities and ensure that our retail PMO is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in key project milestones. Articulate British Land's vision for all projects both internally and externally. Liaise closely with Planning and Sustainability teams to ensure responsibilities and priorities are clear (BL and external). Coordinate and chair all Project meetings. Set quarterly objectives and report on performance to key internal and JV stakeholders. Cost management against agreed project budgets and approved capex. Preparation of reports and presentation material for distribution to executive committees. Work closely with procurement team to procure and tender work to suit the project and client brief. Ensure project plans and documentation are maintained and distributed as required. Carry out relevant follow up work to meetings ensuring actions are captured, distributed and closed out. Ensure data storage requirements are met to retain all information needed for any potential future sale. Project audit and evaluation reporting. Identify potential risks with development strategy, organisation and methods. Analyse and interpret information to formulate solutions and implement recommendations. Presentations to internal meetings / Investment Committees, JV partners, Local Authorities and other parties. Requirements Must possess a high degree of commercial acumen and have a good understanding of commercial property transactions. Experience across a range of Sectors particularly Offices, Retail and Leisure would be beneficial. A good understanding of proactive Asset Management throughout Offices and Retail sectors across the UK. Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines. Familiarity with all forms of Building Contracts and Consultant Appointments. Familiarity with Office and Retail leasing, from heads of terms to execution, would be beneficial. Must have a detailed knowledge of development appraisals and the technical and legal processes associated with planning, design and procurement of both refurbishment and new build projects. Ability to engage with numerous internal stake holders, taking both direction from and coordinating with colleagues. Contribute as a team player to wider discussions regarding the development and enhancement of individual assets across the company's portfolio generally. Ability to manage external consultant teams and maintain and develop working relationships to ensure the external resources are effectively used to achieve the desired outcomes. Highly collaborative, personable and persuasive approach. Flexibility - must be able to manage a portfolio of responsibilities Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. Our Places and People have a commitment to treat everyone equally, irrespective of your age, sex, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender expression, marital or civil partner status, or pregnancy or maternity. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and your ideas are encouraged, you've come to the right place! ion, religious or other philosophical belief, disability, gender identity British Land is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace, please let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process. Please note that we endeavour to get back to all applicants within 28 days. If you haven't heard from us within this period, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.