Head of Development

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the Development team (staff) and projects (including but not limited to budgets) in Singapore.
• Develop active pipeline of opportunities within the overall investment strategy of the Group.
• Work with other teams (acquisition, marketing, group & investment) to efficiently and effectively deliver investment strategies and objectives of the Group.
• Identify and implement both development and acquisition opportunities.
• Develop written proposals for Build-to-Suit, leasing proposals (in conjunction with the leasing team) as identified.
• Conduct and/or support the negotiations of development and acquisition activities.
• Preparation and implementation of business development initiatives and strategies.
• Support the preparation of investment proposals, business plans and budgets as well as assist with reports as required by the Group and its stakeholders.
• Support the manager’s overall investment policy and growth strategy.
• Coordinate and oversee the development projects across SE Asia.
• Responsible for the identification, assessment, negotiation and execution of development pipeline in SE Asia.
• Own the business development services including client liaison, financial feasibility, acquisition, commercial negotiation, strategic advice, expert opinion, management and direction of the internal and external project team from idea conception through to AFL and lease execution, building contract execution and associated planning and approval requirements.
• Ensure a smooth hand-over of the project to the Development Delivery team once the project is ready to commence construction.
• Ensure developments are in line with funds management and asset management requirements, and that obligations under SEA client agreements are adhered to throughout the life of each project.
• Oversee adherence to SEA internal and external agreements for construction/development.
• Lead day-to-day strategic relationships with prospective tenants, agents and brokers, providing strategic proposals related to occupying sites in SE Asia, including collaboration with offshore offices for multi-jurisdictional requirements; taking these through to AFL and lease execution.
• Oversee management of the planning process and rezoning of sites.
• Provide detailed reporting to the Venture management team, capital partners and the SEA Board on progress of development projects.
• Work with group and local WHS departments to ensure site safety and ESR WHS practices are adhered to at development sites.
• Ensure consideration for ESG on all development assets in line with ESR policies and targets.
• This role is a senior representative of SEA and requires acting in a manner that promotes and represents the best interests of SEA.

• Degree Qualified preferably with exposure to Direct Real Estate preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in property industry, ideally logistics property in APAC region.
• Established operational experience in managing P&L, such as funds management, capital transactions, asset management functions etc.
• Ability to manage and close complex and large deals in Singapore market through working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and communicate vision effectively and influence cross-functionally both locally and at Group level.
• Excellent relationship skills, tenacity, resilience and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of leading teams whilst building and scaling a business in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter, with a positive attitude and willingness to work under pressure.
• Analytically inclined, detail oriented and organized with focus on deliverables.
• Strong management and leadership skills, ability to manage a diverse team effectively.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales