Kings Cross - Head Of Estate Operations

Kings Cross - Head Of Estate Operations

HEAD OF ESTATE OPERATIONS CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK

CONTENTS PAGE

10 SITE MAP

06 KINGS CROSS - THE ESTATE

04 INTRODUCTION

18 APPLICATION PROCESS

12 THE ROLE

20 ABOUT SAVILLS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

21 ABOUT ARGENT

DEAR CANDIDATE, Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity. If you know anything about the history of Kings Cross, you will know that this site was a derelict and run down industrial area of London just a couple of decades ago. Since then, it has undergone one of the largest transformations of any London region in recent history, transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants, schools, and even a university. Twenty years ago, Argent published its Principles for a Human City about King’s Cross. This landmark document set out some of the values that have underpinned the design, development and management of King’s Cross ever since. These principles – including the creation of a robust urban framework and a lasting new place; promoting accessibility; harnessing the value of heritage, a vibrant mix of uses; and committing to long-term success – are as important and relevant today as they were then. King’s Cross is now London’s boldest neighbourhood - a destination for independently minded people and innovative businesses.

The Head of Estate Operations will serve as the principal public face of all operational aspects of the day to day running of the Estate. This includes management responsibility of Estate Safety, Security, Cleaning/Environmental, Landscaping and Event Operations. They will act as

the principal day to day contact with all of the Stakeholder groups, including residential customers, schools, the canal community, and wider communities from Camden and Islington. They will be expected to become immersed in the day to day life of the Kings Cross Estate, supporting the ongoing work in making positive

changes to the lives of local residents.

Please read on to find out more about this exciting new opportunity.

KINGS CROSS – THE ESTATE COMMERCIAL, RETAIL AND ESTATE. Kings Cross is the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be developed in central London for over 150 years.

The area a rich and colourful past. Its location at the meeting point of road, river and rail has shaped its history. This can be seen today in the old buildings, the layout of the streets, and in the stories of the communities based here.

King’s Cross has since become one of the largest and most successful

redevelopments in London. Over the past 20 years, what was an underused industrial site has been transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants, schools, and even a university. It’s a vibrant new neighbourhood with a brand new postcode – N1C.

The location, the connections, the canal-side setting, the heritage, an exciting cultural scene, a thriving business community, and a strong sense of local community. All these things come together at King’s Cross to make it unique and really quite special.

HISTORY OF KINGS CROSS DEVELOPMENT

The decision to move the Channel Tunnel Rail Link from Waterloo to St Pancras became the catalyst for change. The landowners – London & Continental Railways Limited and Excel (now DHL) decided to develop the land.

1996

Argent was selected as the development partner. The project began with several years of intensive studies and consultation with the local community, government and other stakeholders.

2001

Outline planning permission was granted. The permission allowed for circa 50 new buildings, 20 new streets, 10 new major public spaces, the restoration and refurbishment of 20 historic buildings and structures, and up to 2,000 homes.

2006

2007

Early infrastructure works began in June 2007. Much of the early investment was focused in and around the Victorian buildings that once formed the Goods Yard.

2008

Argent, London & Continental Railways and DHL formed a joint partnership: Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership. The partnership was the single landowner at King’s Cross.

The University of the Arts London moved to the Granary Complex and parts of the development opened to the public for the first time.

2011

The UK government and DHL announced the sale of their investment in the King’s Cross redevelopment to Australian Super, Australia’s biggest superannuation/pension funds run only to profit members. 2022

2015

Since then, restaurants have opened, the Great Northern Hotel has been refurbished and residents have moved in. The historic Coal Drops have been redeveloped as a unique shopping destination and companies such as Google, Facebook, Universal Music and Havas have chosen to locate here. New public streets, squares and gardens have opened, among them Granary Square with its spectacular fountains, Lewis Cubitt Park and Square and Gasholder Park. King’s Cross is now a much-loved part of London and a popular destination for locals and visitors from further afield.

SITE MAP

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King's Cross Site

Building Projects A1 - Google King's Cross B1 - 6 Pancras Square B2 - 1 Pancras Square B3 - 5 Pancras Square B4 - 2 Pancras Square B5 - 4 Pancras Square B6 - 3 Pancras Square

T6

W1

T5

S5

R5N

S3

S4

T2

R4

R6

C1 - Great Northern Hotel D1 - German Gymnasium E1 - Stanley Building F1 - Filling Station/ Residential G1 - Canal Pavilion H1 - Granary Square Pavilion I1 - Fish & Coal I2 - Wharf Road Arches J1 - ArtHouse K1 - Regeneration House K3 - Midlands Good Shed & East Handyside Canopy L1 - Western Transit Shed L2 - University of Arts London

S1

R3

R8

S2

Q2

R1

T1

R7

P1

Q1

P2

GASHOLDER NO.8

N1

L1

L2

J1

K3

M1

M3

M1 - West Coal Drop and Viaduct M2 - East Coal Drop and Viaduct M3 - Coal Drop Kiosks N1 - Gas Holder Triplet Residential P1 - Handyside St Residential P2 - Cultural/ Hotel Q1 - Handyside Street Office

M2

K1

I2

G1

F1

H1

I1

Q2 - Indoor Sports Hall R1 - Academic Building R3 - Cubitt Park Residential

A1

R4 - Rubicon Court R5N - Saxon Court

B6

B5

R6 - Cubitt Park Residential R7 - Handyside Street Office R8 - East Residential Building S1 - Handyside Street Office S2 - Handyside Street Office S3 - Canal Reach Residential S4 - Cubitt Park Residential S5 - Cubitt Park Residential T1 - Canal Reach Resi/MSCP T2 - Canal Reach Office T5 - Student Residential T6 - Student Residential W1 - Triangle Market Residential

B3

PANCRAS SQUARE

B4

B1

B2

E1

D1

ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL STATION

KING'S CROSS STATION

BATTLE BRIDGE PLACE

C1

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