Manager, Technical Development, GL

SEGRO is a friendly, vibrant community. We believe SEGRO people are amongst the best in our industry. We have a talented and committed team of employees in the UK and across Continental Europe. Our aim is to continue to attract, develop and retain the best and brightest employees in the industry.

We are proud of our track record in spotting and nurturing talent. Our ambition is to make sure every individual has the opportunity to maximize their potential and their careers with SEGRO.

We are currently looking to appoint a Manager, Technical Development, Greater London to:

• Provide construction and technical expertise to Development colleagues across the Greater London (GL) business unit, working together to ensure that SEGRO’s projects – both speculative and pre-let - are concluded in time, on budget and to the correct quality, specification and sustainability requirements.
• Support with legal aspects of development, costing, procurement and coordination of third parties such as architects and contractors – proactively managing risks and solving problems at every stage of the process.

• Project managing the delivery of new, high quality property on time, within specification and in budget for both pre-let and speculative developments as well as infrastructure projects.
• Protecting the business from adverse risk (cost uncertainties / project delays / unforeseen problems).
• Set up and management of change order procedure.
• Conclusion of all issues in Agreement to Lease in a timely manner.

• Preparing scope documents for the tender process.
• Supporting Development Management (DM) colleagues with the selection of the right team for the project.
• Identifying new and / or appropriate construction techniques to give a competitive edge to projects.
• Managing and motivating a team of consultants and contractors through the project.
• Collecting and communicating post-project feedback.

• Diplomatically influencing customers on requests to change specifications.
• Assisting DM colleagues with the preparation of project briefs.
• Identifying and prioritising overall project objectives for DM colleagues.
• Assisting Associate Directors / Directors with viability cost projections for projects
• Assisting DM colleagues with preparation of project appraisals and board papers.
• Preparing comprehensive outline project programmes for inclusion in appraisals and board papers.
  
  

• Extensive knowledge and experience of:
  
  
  • Project management, project design, specification and building construction techniques
  • Design & build contracts and procurement methods
  • Management and motivation of third parties
  • Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations and H&S responsibilities for employers, designers and contractors
    
    
• RICS / Institute of Project Management qualification
• Relevant degree or construction-related professional qualification
• Ability to think creatively, overcome obstacles and solve problems
• Effective negotiation skills
• Patience and resilience under pressure
• Proficiency with MS Excel

• Experience with cost reporting process
• Familiarity with development appraisal process
• Familiarity with legal considerations of design appointments, construction contracts and Agreements to Lease
• Experience with MS Project software

Competitive package including 25 days annual leave, private health care, pension, life assurance. As well as an annual medical check-up, a wellbeing programme and an annual charity day of giving.

We provide excellent opportunities for training and development, supporting employees with their career ambitions. We have a range of high-quality education and training on personal and professional skills that enable our people to fulfil their potential.

All employees participate in our annual bonus scheme and have the opportunity to own a stake in the company through share schemes open to everyone.