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We are currently looking for a new Project Lead in the development team for Belgium & The Netherlands. The development team works on multiple projects across the full lifecycle of a property, starting at identification and acquisition of strategically located properties and landbanks, over (re-)development of those sites, leasing of new builds or repurposed assets.
As a project lead, you will steer the project and its project team throughout the lifecycle of the project. It is your responsibility to advice on key business decisions, set the project objectives and key results and steer the process and project team likewise. You will have the opportunity to combine your technical and commercial expertise in a flexible role depending on your interest, background and business' needs.
On a daily basis, you will be involved in the following technical and commercial processes and project tasks depending on the stage of the project.
More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:
Land sourcing: Assessing financial and technical potential of landbanks leads;
Acquisition process: Performing technical, environmental and legal due diligences; negotiating purchase agreements based on the financial and technical potential of the site and the identified risks;
Site preparation: Ensuring proper ownership transfer and managing site until redevelopment. Including remediation and development works, relationship with existing occupiers, securing power supply, etc.;
Product definition and design: Supporting the building design process ensuring maximal value creation based on the site and market specifics. Pivotal role between Goodman, its customers and the design team of architects and advisors;
Stakeholder management: building a strategy to manage different stakeholders (municipalities, neighbours, customers, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of a development project;
Permitting: Driving the permitting process ensuring administrative and political support for the project;
Tendering and construction management: Tendering and negotiating construction projects as well as managing construction process;
Lead generation: Deepening of current client relationships and extension of business networks with landlords, occupiers, authorities and many others;
Commercialisation: Successfully managing entire sales process: lead generations, client proposals, profitability analysis, respond to client queries, solution pitch, lease negotiations to closing of contracts.
Do you recognize yourself?
An entrepreneurial mindset and open personality that is constantly seeking new business opportunities and efficiencies.
Structured problem-solving skills that enable you to make thoughtful informed decisions based on technical, legal and/or commercial interests in an environment where stakeholder management is important.
An analytical mindset that allows to deep dive into feasibility analysis of complex projects
Grit to overcome challenging but interesting projects and determination to get things done.
Excellent communication, collaboration and coordination skills as you will be main point of contact for the Goodman board and project team.
At least 5 years of work experience within a strategic consulting firm. Experience in the Dutch real estate market is a plus.
As you will be working in an international environment, a good knowledge of Dutch and English is imperative.
Having a network of relevant commercial real estate parties in the Randstad is a plus.
How will we reward you?
At Goodman, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive total reward package and a range of benefits, including:
Competitive fixed compensation
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Eligibility to participate in Goodman’s share scheme (if applicable)
Electric company car with a European charging card, or car allowance
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements (one day of working from home per week)
A collaborative culture supported by team events and social activities
An ergonomic workplace in our state-of- the-art offices
Additional country- specific benefits
Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!
About Goodman
But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more:
Goodman Group develops, owns and manages the infrastructure that keeps goods moving and data flowing. We build and operate logistics facilities and data centres in strategic locations across the world. Together with leading institutional investors, we invest in and manage these assets to support long-term growth and the digital economy
Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.
Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and a mindset of seizing the opportunity. We take ownership of our decisions, work together to achieve shared success, an create an environment where everyone is empowered to learn, grow and have impact.
Building for the future
Building and operating essential infrastructure comes with a real environmental impact. At Goodman, we don't shy away from that. We see it as a responsibility we owe to the generations who'll come after us, and as an opportunity to keep doing better, project after project. In practice, that means taking a long-term view of how what we build holds up over time, and building teams where different perspectives are genuinely valued. Because words only carry us so far, what counts is what actually gets achieved. It's an ongoing effort, made of small decisions as much as big ones, and one where the right people can push what's possible even further.