Development Specialist

ABOUT US

P3 is a long-term investor, manager and developer of European warehouse properties with more than 10.2 million m² of assets under management and land bank of 1.7 million m² of future gross lettable area for further development.

P3 has commercial activities in 11 countries and has been investing and developing in European markets for over two decades. And because we care about our customers and communities where we operate, we develop environmentally friendly, sustainable warehouses to the highest international standards.

Headquartered in Prague, P3 employs more than 290 people with 25+ nationalities across 11 offices in key European cities, offering integrated development, asset and property management services. P3 has an investment grade BBB credit rating by Standard & Poor’s.

Attracting the right talents is key for our future. We are looking for ambitious and passionate experts who can help us make P3 THE leading logistics warehouse provider in Europe.

OUR CULTURE

Our company values - Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Ambition - are embedded deeply within the organisation, and guide our steps every single day. P3’s size and stability enable us to take a global view and yet at the same time we are just the right size to maintain our agile and flexible approach on local real estate markets.

Together, we create an environment that encourages personal growth because we know we are successful mainly thanks to the people who make P3. We recognise and reward outstanding performance and motivate people to contribute to our mutual goals and turn their good ideas into great outcomes. We encourage people to have ownership, make decisions and accept responsibility for them.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Development Specialist who will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing land acquisition opportunities to support the company’s logistics and industrial development pipeline in the Netherlands. Operating within a highly regulated and consensus-driven environment, this role requires strong stakeholder management, market insight, and expertise in Dutch spatial planning.

SOME OF THE INTERESTING CHALLENGES AHEAD OF YOU

• Identify, evaluate, and secure land opportunities aligned with the company’s Dutch development strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, provinces, landowners, brokers, and planning consultants.
• Monitor zoning plans, infrastructure projects, and spatial policies to identify opportunities.
• Develop and actively manage a forward-looking landbank pipeline (national or focused on key regions such as the Randstad, Brabant, or logistics corridors).

• Lead negotiations with landowners, developers, and public stakeholders.
• Structure land deals (purchase agreements, conditional contracts, option agreements).
• Coordinate full due diligence, including - Legal and title checks, technical and environmental assessments, planning and zoning feasibility
• Prepare investment proposals, including Development appraisals and cash flow analysis, risk assessments (including planning and ESG risks), SWOT and market analysis
• Present opportunities to the Investment Committee and senior management.

• Manage zoning and permitting processes under the Dutch Environment and Planning Act
• Work closely with municipalities and provinces to align developments with policy frameworks.
• Navigate key constraints such as nitrogen regulations, environmental impact (MER), mobility and infrastructure requirements
• Coordinate with urban planners, environmental advisors, and legal experts to secure permits.
• Engage early with stakeholders to de-risk projects and build local support.

• Support transition from land acquisition to development-ready projects.
• Collaborate with internal Development and Construction teams on concept design and feasibility.
• Ensure projects align with ESG and sustainability targets, including: Energy efficiency (e.g., BREEAM certification), circular construction principles, climate adaptation and biodiversity considerations

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with public authorities and key stakeholders.
• Represent the company in negotiations, consultations, and industry platforms.
• Navigate the Dutch consensus-driven (poldermodel) environment effectively.
• Support communication strategies and public engagement where required.

• Monitor Dutch logistics and industrial real estate trends.
• Identify build-to-suit and pre-let opportunities in collaboration with leasing teams.
•  Engage with occupiers, brokers, and advisors to capture demand and translate it into land strategies.

• Prepare and manage acquisition budgets and forecasts.
• Evaluate financial feasibility and risk exposure of land opportunities.
•  Track performance against investment criteria and company KPIs.

•  Work closely with internal teams including Development, Construction, Finance, Legal, Leasing, and Asset Management Coordinate with other country teams and contribute to broader European strategy where relevant.

•   Undertake other land banking and development-related tasks as required by management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SHINE IN THIS ROLE

• Degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Relevant experience in land acquisition, real estate development, or planning in the Netherlands
• Strong knowledge of Dutch planning system and permitting (incl. Environment and Planning Act)
• Familiarity with key constraints: nitrogen, environmental impact (MER), and infrastructure requirements
• Solid financial skills (development appraisals, cash flow analysis, investment evaluation)
• Proven negotiation and deal structuring experience (landowners, municipalities, developers)
• Strong stakeholder management skills in a Dutch (poldermodel) environment
• Good project management and cross-functional coordination abilities
• Understanding of Dutch logistics/industrial real estate market
• Fluent in Dutch and English

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US

These are some of the benefits we offer:

• Stability of an international company (one of the leading industrial real estate developers on the European market)
• Dynamic collaborative working environment with a passionate team of colleagues across 11 countries
• Attractive annual bonus
• Generous budget for trainings and continuous development opportunities
• Individual language courses
• Employee assistance programme (individual coaching/mentoring opportunities in wellbeing area)
• Flexible/hybrid working policy
• Extra paid days off (vacation, sick days – based on local legislation)
• Meal allowance
• We care and we like spending time together so we enjoy company events, team buildings and networking opportunities connected with the support of various charity causes
• Delicious coffee, refreshments and healthy snacks at workplace
• Attractive employee referral bonus in case you make a successful referral for any of the job roles we have open

Benefits are regulated by P3 internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.

Come and join us and allow your career to flourish in line with the strong and stable growth of the P3 business.

Build your career in a way which is meaningful to you!