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Development Manager Scotland & England
Development Manager – Scotland & England
Are you the all-round Development Manager Kadans Science Partner is looking for in Scotland?
The position concerns the end to end development of science and technology real estate
About Kadans Science Partner
Kadans is a leading developer, operator and asset manager of Science Parks with a high expertise in real estate for knowledge intensive industries. Kadans has a deep understanding of the requirements in different research fields of our tenants and the complexities that come with it.
The portfolio consist of specialized office and laboratory facilities including cleanrooms, research facilities, climate-controlled spaces and pilot plants for R&D departments of knowledge institutions, educational bodies and knowledge-intensive businesses in innovative (top) sectors, such as life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology and high-tech industries.
Kadans is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organisations and knows how to translate these into profitable, high-quality and sustainable facilities. With an optimal positioning of spaces, perfect functional floor areas and the ideal layout and specifications of laboratories.
Kadans owns and manages multiple assets in the UK including Babraham Research Campus (Cambridge), Sycamore House (Stevenage), West of Scotland Science Park (Glasgow) and is in advanced discussions to significantly expand its position in the UK with new developments and acquisitions.
Kadans goal is to create a pan-European platform initially focusing on the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and the UK. Kadans’ portfolio comprises 30 properties across 13 campus locations, serving more than 275 tenants.
The Development Manager – Scotland & England
- In this position you work in a small team and are responsible for the growth of the real estate portfolio in Scotland and England, with a focus on the development of single and multi-tenant knowledge-intensive real estate projects.
- Assisting in the due diligence, financial and development appraisal of prospective projects
- The position concerns the end to end development of knowledge-intensive real estate. This means:
- You are financially, organizationally and qualitatively responsible for the development (new real estate and /or redevelopment of existing real estate) of a project. This will be included the qualitative and quantitative requirements and preconditions. The development value for each project is between £ 20 million and £ 150 million.
- You will work in a team with the Project Manager, Head of Commercial UK&I, Corporate Development Officer and external advisers.
- You will manage the development from acquisition (land or existing building), to initiation/preliminary phase and to the start of construction.
- Appoint and manage contractors, installers, consultants and regulatory bodies
- You will draw up the building contracts, assignments to suppliers and subcontractors together with our legal advisors
- You will be responsible for monitoring the costs and budgets
- You will identify the needs of potential tenants and translate these needs to a tailor-made tenant fit-out (cat B) together with the Project Manager and our Senior Technical Advisor.
- During the construction you are responsible for the construction process. The day to day work will be done by the Project Manager and the Project Manager will report directly to you.
- You will monitor the on-going relationship with the tenants and work with the central Kadans property management team.
- You will report directly to the Kadans management team.
Key skills and qualifications
General knowledge: An extensive network gained through work experience in the construction world or technical consultancy world, preferably in the knowledge-intensive sector. Experience of Scottish building regulations is essential.
Self-dependence: You must be able to manage development processes independently.
Ambition: High motivation and a strong ambition are essential.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organization: Able to prioritize workload, possess a problem-solving attitude and stress resistant.
Negotiation: Natural feel for and experience in negotiation tactics.
Education: Professional qualification is related fields
Why would you work for Kadans?
We offer you an independent position with room for own initiative in a professional working atmosphere. Kadans stands for good primary and secondary employment conditions and a pleasant, open and informal company culture with opportunities for development and growth.
If you meet this Development Manager profile, we would like to receive your written application to include a CV and covering letter.
This can be sent to: s.leeuwen@kadans.com
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Joost van de Rakt (Technical Director) j.rakt@kadans.com or James Sheppard (Head of Commercial UK&I) j.sheppard@kadans.com
Property Manager (UK)
Property Manager
Are you the all-round Property Manager Kadans Science Partner is looking for?
You will be required to deal with the day-to-day management of properties within our knowledge-intensive portfolio in the UK.
The function of property manager
General
- As an all-round property manager, you are the important link between the tenant and your colleagues at the real estate department of Kadans.
- You take care of the commercial, financial, technical and facility management of our properties in the UK.
- Tenants, contractors and colleagues are fully abreast of actions you have taken, work in progress and successful completion of tasks including documentation in our property management system.
- You report periodically to the director of real estate in the Netherlands and you are part of our pan-European property management team.
Commercial
- You are able to (i) translate tactical objectives of the portfolio properties into a building per building business plan, (ii) identify the needs of the tenants (housing issues) and (iii) respond accordingly.
- Identifying improvements for the benefit of operations.
Facility
- You are the first point of contact for our tenants with regard to the service package offered and responsible for the day-to-day affairs.
- You coordinate the reports and queries received from tenants on facility matters.
- You have knowledge about environmental permits and the associated obligations.
Technical
- You conclude maintenance contracts and do the monitoring of the implementation and therefore you communicate with the executive and advisory parties.
- You coordinate the reports and queries received from tenants on technical matters.
- You will organize valid safety certificates, electrical certificates, EICR, EPC and PAT.
- You will organize quotes for repair / maintenance on behalf of Kadans.
- You take care of the administrative work necessary for the provision and follow-up of queries and outsourced work.
- You carry out periodic inspection of the condition of the properties.
- You prepare budgets and multi-year plans (MYOB).
- You have knowledge of permits that are required for alterations and maintenance of the installations.
Key skills and qualifications
General Knowledge: Experience in property management and strong organisational skill set. Meticulous reporting and an understanding of the real estate market.
Ambition: High motivation and a strong ambition are essential.
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organisation: Able to prioritise workload, possess a problem-solving attitude and stress resistant.
Negotiation: Natural feel for and experience in negotiation tactics.
Why you would like to work for Kadans
We offer you an independent position with room for own initiative in a professional working atmosphere. Kadans stands for good primary and secondary employment conditions and a pleasant, open and informal company culture with ample opportunities for development and growth.
About Kadans Science Partner
Kadans is a leading developer, operator and asset manager of Science Parks with a high expertise in real estate for knowledge intensive industries, and with a deep understanding of the requirements in different research fields of our tenants and the complexities that come with it.
The portfolio consists of specialized office and laboratory facilities including clean rooms, research facilities, climate-controlled spaces and pilot plants for R&D departments of knowledge institutions, educational bodies and knowledge-intensive businesses in innovative (top) sectors, such as Food, Life Sciences, Health, Living Environment, Biotechnology, Biobased and High-Tech industry.
Kadans is uniquely familiar with the needs of innovative organisations and knows how to translate these into profitable, high quality and sustainable facilities, an optimal positioning of spaces, perfect gross-net ratios (functional floor area) and the ideal layout and specifications of laboratories.
Earlier this year, Kadans acquired its first object in the UK located on the Babraham Research Campus (Cambridge) and is in advanced discussions to expand its position. Our goal is to create a pan-European platform initially focusing on the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and the UK. Kadans’ portfolio comprises 20 properties across 9 campus locations, serving more than 230 tenants.
If you meet this Property Manager profile, we would like to receive your written application with CV and photo at working@kadans.com. For more information or questions send us an e-mail or call us: +31 (0)411 625 625