Development Manager Candidate Information Pack
Why FORE
FORE at a glance BCorp Net Zero
With a focus on “Responsible Real Estate” FORE is a pioneering property company that has sustainability at the core of everything they do. As one of the first certified B Corporations, and with a Retrofit First commitment, they are now seeking to grow their development management offering with the appointment of a Development Manager. Their most recent development, TBC.London, is a testament to their philosophy, being one of London’s first net zero workspaces, designed with wellbeing at its core. Read on to learn more about this opportunity with an award winning organisation that has sustainability, innovation and community as their primary focus.
One of the first real estate investment managers certified as a B Corporation
Industry leading 2025 Net Zero commitment
GRESB
Retrofit First
Six years as a 5-star ranking, the last two as the top performing fund in our peer group
Committed to no new construction, refurbishment of existing assets only
Tech
Award-Winning Peer-recognition for our industry leadership in ESG both at a corporate and building level
Deep Silicon Valley heritage, deploying the latest prop-tech innovations
1.3 million
square feet of real estate acquired in the FORE portfolio
>£1 bn
in transactions completed by the highly experienced team
Our VISION
Our MISSION
Champion social and environmental innovationto drive positive economic outcomes for all stakeholders based on a belief that
FORE Partnership is a leading investor and developer of sustainable commercial real estate who believes in….
A low-carbon world in which property is a force for social good
BUILDING FOREWARD.
WE CAN DO WELL BY DOING RIGHT.
JOB Role
In particular: • Focus at all times on FORE’s “Responsible Real Estate” philosophy which blends sustainability, social impact, community, design and the built environment to drive higher investment returns • Strategic planning, project management, and financial oversight • Lead and manage a large team of professional consultants including architects, cost consultants, contractors to ensure effective project delivery • Communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the projects • Develop and manage budgets for development projects together with the rest of the team during the site acquisition phase. Appraise and profile the associated risks for development • Manage the site due diligence process in order to ensure that all development risks are identified and quantified • Manage the approval and permitting phase of the development process. Maintain positive relationships with jurisdictions and planning authorities • Manage the detailed design phase of the projects, ensuring strict adherence to our strategic objectives and attention to cost management • Managing the bidding, negotiation, and construction contract process • Monitor general contractor and vendor performance during the construction phase • Ensure that the projects are effectively handed over from the contract with completed documentation and in a “right first time” manner • Ensure that the projected expenditure is under constant review and any anticipated deviations are highlighted and controlled • Ensure that projects are executed in line
with health and safety laws • Produce regular reporting for internal and external use with lenders, investors • Achieve that all of the above are carried out in line with FORE’s vision and values Skills and Experience The successful candidate will possess: • Strong technical experience, with exposure to UK and/or European commercial real estate • Top in their field analytical thinking, with the demonstrable ability to quickly see through complex and often conflicting facts to distil problem down to their essential, critical elements • Ability to manage teams of technical consultants, and work to deadlines • A demonstrable level of sophistication in environmental sustainability and social value • A perfectionist’s eye for detail and the ability to deliver high quality work the first time around • A willingness to work in a self-directed way at times, but at equally able to excel collaboratively • Seven to fifteen years’ relevant experience, a wide range as we are looking for great people rather than be overly proscriptive on level or compensation
Development Manager Company Overview FORE Partnership is a purpose-led, transformational real estate investment boutique that believes we can do well by doing right. FORE’s holistic approach to carbon reduction, design, technology, and community, brings together environmental sustainability, social impact, and an authentic appreciation of how people live, work, and interact, turning these into drivers of profitability for investors and tenants. The firm has a portfolio of over one million square feet spanning offices, mixed use, and residential sectors. We have an industry-leading Net Zero pledge, and have committed to “retrofit only” strategy. We are at the forefront of the transformation now underway, leading the industry in the transition to low carbon, socially impactful “urban systems”, our firm and our buildings having won a number of awards and accolades. The Role and Responsibilities In response to the growth of its business and additional capital from its investors, FORE is seeking to add a Development Manager to the team. The DM will work on deals throughout the development lifecycle from assisting with planning applications, through the capex phase, and post practical completion follow-up. Every development project has challenges and issues that need to be overcome, and you will need to deploy strong leadership and problem solving skills in order to lead the process so that budgets and time frames are met and outcomes are consistent with our values and expectations.
Contact Christopher Mackenzie christopher.mackenzie@mrgglobal.com
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