One Year Placement Programme 2026 – Construction Development Management Team

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Location: Solihull, West Midlands

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Start Date: July/August 2026

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Company information:

Prologis is the world’s leading logistics real estate company, with more than 120 million square meters of space across 20 countries serving over 6,500 customers. Headquartered in San Francisco and listed on the NYSE, we play a vital role in the global economy, with goods worth $2.7 trillion flowing through our facilities each year. Our integrated owner-operator-developer model allows us to deliver value beyond real estate through innovation, sustainability, mobility and workforce solutions. With a strong commitment to ESG, Prologis has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across operations by 2030 and our full value chain by 2040.

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About Prologis UK

In the UK, Prologis is the largest owner and developer of logistics parks, managing over 100 industrial buildings in prime locations nationwide. Based in Solihull, we have led the sector in sustainability, with all our buildings net zero carbon in construction for more than a decade, and we delivered the UK’s first logistics building to go beyond net zero in both construction and operation. Recognised globally with the Terra Carta Seal for sustainable development, Prologis UK also invests in communities and biodiversity through initiatives like PARKlife™ and our Space for Good programme, which donates space to charities and community projects.

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Opportunity:

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Prologis is offering a unique one-year placement opportunity for a smart, knowledgeable and enthusiastic student. 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.

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Check out our website to read and listen to what previous students have shared about their experience.

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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

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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

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