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Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP.
We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.
Company information
At Prologis, we acquire, develop and maintain the largest collection of high-quality logistics real estate in the world. Our scale allows us to consistently seek to innovate and provide best in class developments, taking a people centric approach to modern warehouse design.
Our UK operating portfolio currently consists of 29.2 million square feet of spread over 153 buildings ranging from core industrial and logistics to life sciences and data centres.
Opportunity
Prologis is offering a unique one-year placement opportunity for a smart, knowledgeable and enthusiastic graduate. You will gain invaluable Construction Project Management experience.
This placement will be within our in-house Construction Development Management team, who manage the technical aspects of site acquisition, masterplan design, planning , sustainability, procurement and delivery of construction works for our developments throughout the UK.
You will gain invaluable experience working with our Development Managers on large scale industrial development projects. You will also receive high quality mentorship during the placement and your experience will count towards your APC / CIOB accreditation.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Support for the Development Management team in the following areas:
- Technical evaluation of land and building acquisitions
- Assist with technical/cost data collection and analysis on historic and recently completed projects
- Preparation, submission and implementation of planning consents
- Procurement, tendering and negotiation of major new build construction projects
- Administration of Building Contracts
- Preparing for and attending progress meetings
- Snagging inspections and making good of defects
- Opportunity to gain on site experience
- The possibility of running your own mini projects under the supervision of the team
Required qualifications and experience
- On track for a 2:1 or above in Construction Management, Quantity / Building Surveying or a similar degree
- Valid passport/visa to work in the UK and a valid driving licence as there will be some UK travel
- Keen interest in industrial property, construction, development and the real estate.
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and construction / design specific software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness capabilities
- Strong analytical capabilities
People First
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business.
And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.
