Development management and advisory
Create more value from every development decision
Every development begins with a critical question: should you build, reposition, acquire, expand or dispose? The answer can shape investment performance for decades. JLL helps investors, developers, landowners, occupiers and public sector clients make better development decisions and deliver higher-performing assets. From initial strategy and feasibility through to delivery, commercialization and operational readiness, we combine market intelligence, development expertise and technical delivery capability to maximise value at every stage of the asset lifecycle. Whether you require strategic advice before capital is committed or end-to-end management of a complex development programme, we provide a single accountable team focused on achieving your commercial objectives.
Investment-led advice. Delivery-focused execution
Unlike traditional project management firms, we bring together development advisory, capital markets insight, leasing intelligence, asset management expertise and development delivery capability within one integrated platform. Every recommendation is grounded in real market conditions, investment performance drivers and occupier demand, not simply technical delivery considerations.
We help clients:
- Identify the highest and best use of sites and assets
- Evaluate investment opportunities and development strategies
- Optimise development density, yield and commercial performance
- Reduce development and delivery risk
- Structure projects for long-term value creation
- Deliver assets that meet operational, financial and sustainability objectives
From strategic planning through to handover and asset activation, we remain focused on the outcomes that matter most: value, performance and return on investment.
Why JLL
Market intelligence at the centre of every decision
Development decisions are strongest when informed by real-time market data, leasing activity, capital flows and occupier demand. Our advice is backed by intelligence drawn from across the JLL platform, allowing clients to make decisions with confidence.
A single accountable team
We provide seamless leadership across the development lifecycle. Clients benefit from continuity of advice, clear accountability and a consistent focus on commercial outcomes from concept through to completion.
Global expertise. Sector Depth. Local market insight.
Our teams combine deep sector knowledge and international best practice with an understanding of local planning, market and investment dynamics.
Full lifecycle capability
From development strategy and feasibility to delivery, commercialization and operational readiness, we support clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle or at any individual stage.
Data-driven development expertise
Full-scope real estate development services
Make informed development decisions before capital is committed.
The greatest opportunity to influence value exists long before construction begins. Our Development Advisory services help clients understand market opportunity, investment potential and development risk to establish the right strategy from the outset. We work independently on behalf of investors, developers, landowners and occupiers to provide objective, commercially focused advice that supports sound investment decisions.
Our services include:
Make informed development decisions before capital is committed.
The greatest opportunity to influence value exists long before construction begins. Our Development Advisory services help clients understand market opportunity, investment potential and development risk to establish the right strategy from the outset. We work independently on behalf of investors, developers, landowners and occupiers to provide objective, commercially focused advice that supports sound investment decisions.
Our services include:
Highest and best use analysis
Market, supply and demand assessments
Development feasibility and business case preparation
Financial modelling and investment analysis
Development strategy and option evaluation
Density, yield and value optimisation
Risk and opportunity assessment
Planning and entitlement strategy
Capital structuring considerations
Sustainability and ESG integration
Development portfolio strategy
Deliver development outcomes with confidence.
Successful developments require more than effective project delivery. They require continuous focus on the commercial objectives established at project inception. Our Development Management teams act as the client's representative, leading and coordinating all aspects of development delivery while maintaining alignment with investment, operational and performance objectives. We manage projects from development definition through to completion, ensuring programme, cost, quality and performance targets remain aligned with the original development mandate.
Our services include:
Deliver development outcomes with confidence.
Successful developments require more than effective project delivery. They require continuous focus on the commercial objectives established at project inception. Our Development Management teams act as the client's representative, leading and coordinating all aspects of development delivery while maintaining alignment with investment, operational and performance objectives. We manage projects from development definition through to completion, ensuring programme, cost, quality and performance targets remain aligned with the original development mandate.
Our services include:
Development definition and strategic briefing
Development and procurement strategy
Consultant procurement and management
Design leadership and coordination
Cost, programme and risk management
Contractor procurement and commercial management
Development governance and reporting
Construction oversight
Commercialization planning and implementation
Operational readiness and transition planning
Handover and asset activation
Wherever value is being created through development, we bring the expertise required to unlock it. Our teams work across the full spectrum of real estate and infrastructure-related development projects, including:
Wherever value is being created through development, we bring the expertise required to unlock it. Our teams work across the full spectrum of real estate and infrastructure-related development projects, including:
Mixed-use developments
Commercial office
Residential and living sectors
Hospitality
Industrial and logistics
Manufacturing facilities
Data centres
Life sciences
Education
Healthcare
Public sector and civic developments
Development models we support
Explore supporting services
Strategy and design services that encompass planning, construction and project management.
Project and program management
From new construction to redevelopment projects, our commercial real estate team offers project management and design that delivers desired outcomes.
Cost management
Plan, control, and monitor project costs throughout the lifecycle. We set and optimize budgets to give you transparency and control over financial outcomes.
Sustainability
Drive sustainability performance with carbon reduction strategies, building certifications, retrofits, and solutions that support climate action and inclusive communities.
Capital markets
Site acquisition advisory and financing solutions to fund your development from concept to completion.
Property and asset management
Seamless transition to professional building operations and asset management after project delivery.
Leasing advisory
Deliver high-performing and cost-effective spaces, with world-class property leasing services designed to meet the leasing needs of owners and occupiers.
Development is ultimately about creating value
By combining investment-grade advisory, market intelligence and end-to-end development delivery, JLL helps clients make better decisions, reduce risk and deliver assets that outperform throughout their lifecycle. From concept to completion and beyond, we help turn development ambition into measurable performance.
Meet our development management and advisory experts
Explore how we can help you through the development lifecycle.
Mireille Azzam
Benjamin Jackson
Contact us about development management and advisory services
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