Technical Development Manager

Overview

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness. Goodman is experiencing strong growth in its development activity in France, driven by data centre projects that enrich and diversify the group’s established portfolio of logistics warehouses and light industrial parks. These projects, highly complex and spanning multi-year development cycles, require a high level of technical, regulatory and operational expertise. In this context, Goodman’s ability to master the entire development chain — from initial feasibility through to project delivery — is a key differentiator and success factor.

To strengthen the development team based in Paris, we are looking for a Technical Development Manager who will lead projects across the full lifecycle: feasibility studies, design, preparation of administrative permits, contractor tendering and management of technical execution, primarily on data centre projects at the heart of the group’s growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing phase: management of the due diligence process, analysis of technical and urban planning constraints on sites, review of the regulatory framework, coordination and analysis of technical feasibility studies, cost estimation and optimisation;
• Design phase: selection and management of multidisciplinary external design teams (architects, engineering consultants, health & safety coordinators, ICPE consultants, etc.), definition of design principles based on market expectations and in close collaboration with government agencies and local authorities, monitoring of grid connection applications (Enedis, RTE) and assessment of energy solutions (waste heat recovery, photovoltaics, geothermal);
• Permitting phase: preparation and follow-up of environmental (ICPE) and urban planning permits (demolition permit, land development permit, building permit) required for project delivery, from application preparation and administrative examination through to obtaining final approvals;
• Execution phase (depending on project type): preparation of tenders, selection of construction contractors, negotiation of contracts and site monitoring through to completion of snagging;
• Monitoring of schedules, budgets and risks at every stage of the projects and regulatory watch;
• Close collaboration with all company departments (including asset management, business development, design, legal, transactions, etc.), both in France and internationally;
• Participation in cross-functional working groups on innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement of working methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Engineering, or equivalent qualification;
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in technical development of real estate projects, preferably in the data centre, logistics or industrial sector;
• Knowledge of administrative procedures related to industrial project development in France (building permit, environmental authorisation) is a significant asset;
• Full fluency in French and English (written and spoken), enabling the candidate to work in an international environment;
• Strong command of MS Office and standard digital tools;
• Entrepreneurial personality combining technical rigour with analytical skills, curiosity, adaptability and a taste for innovation;
• Strong sense of responsibility, ability to take initiative, awareness of financial stakes, aptitude for risk management, commitment to quality, organisation and planning;
• Self-starter with a proactive approach and a strong ability to work in multidisciplinary team settings.

About Goodman

Goodman Group is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centers in major global cities, that are critical to 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, Munich, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.

Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and seizing the opportunity. We take full responsibility for our work, support each other’s success and make room for growth for everyone.

How we look at the world of tomorrow

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously engaged in a process to assess its sustainability. Each aspect of the properties’ lifecycle is scrutinized on its future proofness for decades to come, resulting in a low ecological footprint over time. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk.