Development Manager

Job Description

Role: Development Manager (Acquisitions)Location: Wales and South West of EnglandContract: Full Time / PermanentSalary: Competitive & Bonus SchemeCompany: EG GroupCompany Car: ProvidedAbout the role…Our Acquisition/Development Team has an opportunity available for a Development/Acquisition Manager.In this role you will be responsible for actively driving Wales and the South West of England region’s acquisition and development programme to deliver ahigh quality and diverse property development pipeline in accordance with EG Group’s UK portfolio expansion strategy.Reporting directly to the UK Development Director, the Development Manager shall identify, review and negotiate the acquisition of land and buildings for the development of New to Industry petrol filling stations and associated roadside retail offers. Theindividual will build upon existing and generate new relationships with land owners, developers and agents to assist with sourcing and acquiring EG Group development opportunities in the UK.This is a full-time permanent field-based opportunity covering the south of UK. We have a strong bonus scheme meaning successful candidate will also be rewarded for any successful developments / acquisitions!Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying and pro-actively sourcing new acquisitions including off-market opportunities by liaising with key stakeholders and consultants
• Conduct site inspections, development appraisals and undertake due diligence on prospective opportunities
• Negotiating terms for acquisitions with Stakeholders and Consultants
• With Line Manager approval, instruct legal professionals to procure agreed acquisitions and processing through to legal completion. All legal terms are to be reviewed and approved by the Line Manager and Board of Directors prior to Legal Exchange
• Liaising with EG’s in-house planning team to review prospect opportunities and planning application preparation
• Instructing external architects for feasibility drawings and liaising with external consultants - instructed by EG Planning - as necessary to ensure planning success and delivery of new developments
• Overriding development management of an individual new site acquisition from initial Sourcing, Legal Exchange/ Conclusion and Completion, Planning, Construction and ultimately, Opening
• Collaboration with EG UK service lines such as Construction, Planning, Estates, Operations, Finance and Legal to ensure delivery of new developments
• Representing EG Group and subsidiary companies at all times in a professional, ethical and Best in Class’ manner

Candidate Requirements

• Ideally MRICS qualified
• Preferably with a minimum 5 years’ post APC qualification
• Commercial property acquisition and development experience in a relevant field is desirable though not essential
• A detailed understanding of the legal process involved with acquisitions
• Roadside retail property experience ideally
• Full, clean driving licence

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card - 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health - 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme - access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development - access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.