Lead Property Development Manager – Southampton CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
// EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dear Candidate
and existing tenants. 18 of ABP’s 21 ports already support renewable energy projects, from onshore and offshore wind to the UK’s largest rooftop solar array at the Port of Immingham, providing the business with the client-side expertise to support tenants’ own sustainability journeys. This has the potential to bring a range of benefits from attracting billions of pounds of investment to creating hundreds of thousands of jobs for local communities and improving the UK’s energy security. Join a tight-knit, passionate and ambitious property team, which draws on the multi-sector expertise of its leaders to deliver excellent commercial results whilst supporting the growth and development of its members. The teams across the UK are established and engaged and ABP is looking for motivated and dynamic individuals to help deliver best in-class assets. Working with ABP will help grow your career through exposure to a diverse, multi-sector portfolio in a collaborative and supportive environment, which has a strong focus on achieving sustainable growth. What is on offer are the keys to ABP’s impressive portfolio - it’s your chance to show us what you can achieve with them.
Thank you for your interest in the post of Lead Property Develpment Manager (Southampton Port) at Associated British Ports. This is part of the new ABP Property strategy in their Southampton Port Property team and it will be central to the success of the future development pipeline and revenue growth. Associated British Ports (ABP) is the largest port operator in the UK. It is also one of the biggest commercial landowners in the country. With a landbank of over 1000 hectares, a tenant portfolio of over 1,000 tenants and strategically located ports, ABP has a uniquely diverse portfolio. Access to cross-sector growth opportunities, makes it a forward-thinking, fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Now is an exciting time to join the business, as the new ABP Property leadership team has worked hard to devise a strategy to unlock new growth pathways, which are currently at the stage of implementation. This means there are more opportunities for asset management and maximising value through new development. This is why the company is looking to expand the team and secure the right skills to deliver these goals. ABP’s ambition for growth is complemented by the company’s strong focus on sustainability and enabling the UK’s clean energy transition. In February 2023, ABP launched a sustainability strategy, Ready for Tomorrow, which sets out its plans to become net zero by 2040 at the latest.
For more information on the position, please read on to find out more.
Daniah Williams MRICS
The Property team plays a critical role in building a greener future by offering tailored, more sustainable solutions to new
// ABOUT ABP SOUTHAMPTON
900,000 Port of Southampton handles
Ideally located on the south coast close to major shipping lanes linking the UK to European and global markets, Southampton is Britain’s Gateway to the World. The port is the UK’s number one export port and a critical link in supply chains serving businesses and manufacturers throughout the nation. Southampton is the UK’s number one vehicle handling port, processing 900,000 vehicles per year. As Europe’s leading turnaround cruise port, Southampton welcomes around two million passengers annually to its five cruise terminals, including the new Horizon Cruise Terminal, and is home to the UK’s first shore power facility for cruise ships. The port is also home to the UK’s second largest container terminal. The Port of Southampton supports 45,600 jobs and contributes £2.5 billion to the nation’s economy every year. As the UK’s number one export port, Southampton handles exports worth £40 billion annually, including £36 billion destined for markets outside the EU. The port is at the heart of supply chains supporting manufacturers and businesses throughout Britain, including in sectors such as automotive where the Port supports 11,700 jobs in the West Midlands alone.
VEHICLES EVERY YEAR
Handles
£40 billion OF UK EXPORTS EVERY YEAR
2 million CRUISE PASSENGERS PER YEAR Welcomes around
Every year ABP is proud to sponsor the Southampton Marathon events, enabling thousands of runners to come together and raise money for good causes. The port is also heavily engaged in supporting a range of other charities; its current Charity of the Year is Young Lives vs Cancer, Jean’s House, which provides free accommodation and support to families whose child is undergoing cancer treatment at Southampton General Hospital.
// DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION As the UK’s leading port operator, we are committed to our mission of Keeping Britain Trading.
We support four D&I networks which provide a safe space for colleagues to support each other and raise awareness around issues which affect them at work: Ability (Mental Health & Disability Network) ABPGEN (Gender Network) FREE (Faith, Religion, Ethnicity & Everyone Network) LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/ Questioning Network)
ABP is committed to be Net Zero from our own operations by 2040, but that’s just the beginning of our voyage. By working together with our colleagues, customers and communities, we’re in a unique position to play a pivotal role in delivering a more sustainable UK, creating a positive environmental impact across our Sustainable Ports, through these strategy themes.
The best way to achieve this is through having a workforce of skilled, diverse, and committed individuals, who can work in an inclusive environment in which all of our colleagues are valued and treated equally so they can perform at their best. We aim to develop an inclusive and open work community that values colleagues from diverse backgrounds, so that they can be themselves at work and realise their potential.
Net Zero Air quality Biodiversity
Waste
Water
We’re investing over £600m in new green equipment, adapting our ways of work- ing and green-training our colleagues, to ensure a brighter, cleaner and more sustainable future for all.
WOMEN IN MARITIME
ABP is committed to increased gender diversity, something which is reflected in our Board which has 33% female representation and Senior Leadership Team, with 30% female representation. In 2020, we achieved Women in Maritime Chartered Company status. As part of achieving this status, we submitted targets and an action to attract and retain female talent. This demonstrates our commitment for change within the Maritime industry.
// JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Location: Reports to:
Reports • (Future) / line management responsibility for a Property Development team. KPI’s • Working closely with the Property Asset Manager to identify new strategic acquisitions • Balancing risk and value to achieve financial feasibility i.e. land value, development cost, optimum use and rental level and achieving viable IRR’s • Progressing and growing the development pipeline and prioritising opportunities • Oversight of full project costs and ownership of EBITDA growth aspirations • Supporting in the selection of third party consultants to ensure the most effective team in place • Working in an integrated manner with the overall Project Development Manager during the development phase up to FID • Lead on all planning matters in the region, including LDP representations, policy changes and other planning matters (W&SSP & Humber) • Identify property funding opportunities and lead applications
External • Landowners/ agents • Consultants • Statutory bodies, local interest groups, neighbours, local authorities Accountabilities • Assisting the Lead Property Asset Manager with sourcing new sites and opportunities – specifically on the technical aspects/ appraisal of a site • Identification and supporting due diligence on new site acquisitions • Working with the external planning team on the promotion of sites through the planning process. Manage all wider non-development planning matters across the region. • Preparation of appraisals and reports. Financial feasibility studies and viability appraisals • Assisting the Lead Property Asset Manager in all aspects of the marketing process from managing the marketing team to disposal • Working alongside the overall Project Manager and consultant teams as Property Lead on development projects, ensuring they are developed in line with market expectation and maximising value to ABP. • All facets of development appraisal work from land acquisition, through working alongside the overall Project Manager on the full development and delivery phase of the project. • Lead and manage property funding opportunities. • Work with stakeholders on management of the disposal of property asset
Lead Property Development Manager
Southampton Region
Head of Property - Region
Purpose Responsible for the identification and management of development land including acquisition and disposal to right size the estate and deliver optimum use of the property portfolio to enable rental growth. Scope ABP Property is the largest port related property operator in the UK, with an annual rent roll of £120m, and a land bank of 1,800 acres with the appetite to acquire further strategic land holdings. The Lead Property Development Manager, as part of the new ABP Property strategy, will play a crucial role in the development process of ABP’s strategic land holdings appraising viability and deliverability. From the initial identification and financial feasibility of sites, monitoring through to delivery, working closely with the Senior Property Asset Manager, Project Manager and all other stakeholders.
Location • Regional Based • Some travel around the UK to be expected
Key Contacts Internal - ABP • Head of Property
• Lead Property Asset Manager • Regional Estate Management • Group Property Teams • Regional Finance Managers • Regional Commercial Teams
• Group Projects • Masterplanning
// PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualification • MRICS/ MRTPI
• Ability to undertake development appraisals – sound experience of Argus Developer • An understanding of environmental and sustainability best practice • Full driving licence Experiences • Experience of successful development delivery across the UK, and land acquisitions. Competencies: • The job holder needs to deliver against ABP’s values based competency model • Proactive and high energy • Strong customer service ethos Ideal • An experienced Property Development Manager whom is already working in a client side role looking to take the next step into a Lead Development Manager. For a full JD, please get in touch with ABP’s recruitment partner, The Management Recruitment Group.
Essential • Previous, proven experience of cradle to grave property development • Demonstrable knowledge of, and ability to manage, end to end development process from a technical perspective • Proven experience of the appointment and successful management of consultants • Proven experience of risk identification, assessment and mitigation • Comprehensive understanding of the UK planning process and laws • Strong verbal, numerical and written communication skills to support interactions with wider company and external parties • Tenacious with a will to succeed, and solid negotiation skills. • The job holder will have the ability to quickly strike rapport with internal/external stakeholders • Excellent networking skills – capable of operating in varying cultural environments in a development process • Analytical – capable of articulating and reporting using business and financial metrics • Able to interpret complex information and data • Planning and prioritisation skills • Ability to deliver to deadlines and self-manage
// APPLICATION PROCESS
For a confidential conversation please contact our advisor at The Management Recruitment Group:
Daniah Williams MRICS daniah.williams@mrgglobal.com m: 07989 435 960
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a covering letter (of not more than 2 pages).
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