Senior Manager, Development

Logicor is a leading owner, manager, and developer of European logistics real estate.

Our portfolio of properties spans over 17 million square metres of warehouse space in key transportation hubs and close to major population centres, enabling us to support over 1,900 customers from a wide range of industries.

We are headquartered in London and Luxembourg with teams of people based across Europe in key markets, creating a strong network of relationships, market knowledge and experience to help provide our customers with the best solutions for their needs.

We believe that acting responsibly towards the environment, our people and towards the communities in which we operate is vital to the long-term success of our business and will bring positive and enduring change for our people, customers, and local communities.

Creating an open, honest culture is a key priority for us. Logicor is a fair, safe, and enjoyable place to work where we focus on developing our talent, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing, promoting responsible business conduct and engaging our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we embrace a diverse and inclusive environment and the benefits that it brings.

Our real estate and the strength of our network enables the flow of trade vital to everyday life. For more information visit www.logicor.eu.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Head of Development, Germany the Senior Manager, Development will be driving the development pipeline strategy in Germany working with in-house expertise and 3rd party technical support on a need basis. The ideal candidate brings a proven commercial and development sourcing track record having completed logistics developments, from land sourcing to pre-development, permitting, packaging/tendering, delivery and handover.

The candidate will source and generate development deals across Germany to ensure they match strategic goals and objectives. The Senior Manager, Development is expected to benefit from an established network of land owners, brokers, occupiers, lawyers and technical consultancies.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and secure land positions and/or brownfield locations at strategic locations in cooperation with the centralised Transactions team.
• Monitor the local and national (development) market to assess changing dynamics and make timely recommendations for the development strategy.
• Build and maintain a strong network of potential clients, brokers and municipalities.
• Lead and oversee all required due diligence processes related to potential land acquisitions.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management team on identifying opportunities in the existing portfolio (re-developments) and their execution.
• Prepare purchase offers, including the development of a planning concept and the preparation of financial feasibility analyses.
• Identify and assess cost‑relevant risks during the development phase, and develop appropriate mitigation measures and solutions.
• Prepare, conduct, and follow‑up on meetings with cities, municipalities, economic development agencies, and other public authorities, both for initial project presentations and throughout the ongoing development process.
• Prepare, conduct, and follow‑up on purchase agreement negotiations.
• Underwrite and present business cases to initiate land acquisitions and pre-development of the development pipeline in cooperation with the centralised Transactions team.
• Cooperate with the centralised Transactions team to prepare the approval documentation for the acquisition and the construction of development projects.
• Initiate and execute the pre-development phase of development, which includes, amongst others, planning, design, studies and permitting of developments, in line with the latest standard specifications of Logicor.
• If applicable, discuss and negotiate with prospective tenants on pre-let lease agreements.
• Monitor and support the tendering process for advisors.
• Participate in trade fairs, conferences, and networking events.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant University Degree
• Confident and assertive manner, with strong persuasive skills when dealing with business partners
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong customer focus, and a high commitment to quality
• Structured and methodical working style
• Strong organisational and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel
• Proven track record of sourcing, acquisitions and realisation of projects
• Established network of regional landowners,  brokers, occupiers, lawyers and technical consultancies
• Understanding of investment, development and construction processes
• Commercial awareness and general understanding of legal processes to independently navigate processes and proactively drive the relevant tasks forward
• Strategic thinking
• Strong analytical background
• Proficient in business English