Development Manager

Description

• Manage the smooth handover between the land acquisition team and project management team.
• Ensure satisfaction of land contract and funder conditions to enable drawdowns.
• Represent the business at planning committees and lead negotiations on Section 106 agreements.
• Take ownership of financial appraisals and ensure performance aligns with profitability and programme objectives.
• Lead the town planning process, including stakeholder engagement, local authority liaison, and public consultation.
• Assemble and manage professional consultant teams through RIBA Stages 0-3, including appointments, instructions, and regular design team meetings.
• Negotiate and manage third-party agreements and maintain key external relationships.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across finance, design, and project management to ensure aligned delivery.

Requirements

I am interested in speaking to front-end Development Managers with experience in London residential development to support the Head of Development.

• Proven residential development experience, ideally within London and across multiple tenure types.
• MRICS qualification desirable.
• Commercially astute with excellent financial and analytical skills.
• Degree-educated, ideally in a relevant field (Real Estate, Planning, Development, or similar).
• Strong understanding of town planning processes and local authority engagement.
• Collaborative team player with an eye for detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance