(Senior) Development Manager

Prologis is the leading owner, operator and developer of industrial logistics real estate across the Americas, Europe and Asia. We create value by developing and managing a world-class portfolio of high-quality logistics and distribution facilities, serving customers and investors as an integral part of the global supply chain.

In addition to high-quality facilities, our land holdings and our development expertise enable us to offer customers complete supply chain solutions. If the right facility doesn't already exist, we can design and build it on a prime location, optimized to fit a customer's distribution strategy. For additional information about the company, go to and

JOB SUMMARY


Managing the successful procurement and delivery of large scale complex construction projects, focusing mainly on infrastructure works, with full responsibility for all technical matters, from inception to completion. Development managers must be able to demonstrate experience of managing external multi-disciplinary teams and liaising with third party stakeholders (utility companies and highway authorities) to successfully deliver projects to strict deadlines, within budget and to required quality standards. The Development Manager must possess relevant qualifications, with appropriate construction project experience. An appreciation of the planning process and wider issues and risks associated with the development process is also required.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Deliver Projects to agreed time, cost and quality parameters
• Appointing and leading external teams of consultants, contractors and specialists to ensure Prologis achieves its business goals.
• Managing project costs, budget and cashflow, and certifying related payments
• Carrying out site inspections and preparing written reports including programmes and cost plans, presenting them to senior stakeholders as required
• Managing and accessing customer change requests
• Agreeing contract variations and issuing change orders
• Attending site for regular meetings with contractors and customers, reporting progress to the internal team
• Supporting the Capital Deployment team in the acquisition of land, providing technical and commercial advice.
• Pre and Post construction activities, providing expert advice to colleagues at feasibility and proposal stage, including attendance at customer facing meetings.
• Supporting the property management team and customers to provide high quality aftercare post occupation.
• Manage project costs and reporting via cost management systems
• Support Prologis Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives

What's needed to do that:


Strong influencing skills and relationship-building with colleagues, customers, and partners.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to thrive in a multicultural, matrix environment.
Proactive mindset with a customer-first approach.
Commitment to continuous self-development and openness to feedback.
Confidence to inspire trust and be an integral team member.
Commercially minded with the ability to simplify complex issues.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.
Strong financial awareness and cost-consciousness.
Excellent negotiation skills with contractors and the supply chain.
Market insight to anticipate real estate developments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including with senior stakeholders.

At Prologis, we care about your wellbeing, growth, and success. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Health & Dental Insurance - 100% company-paid cover for you and your family.
Pension Scheme - 9% employer contributions
Life & Accident Insurance - 4x salary life cover and accident protection fully paid by Prologis.
Vacation & Leave - 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
Mobility Support - Car allowance
Wellness & Support - Employee Assistance Program, gym membership support etc.
Career Development - Annual training and professional development budget.
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