Development Manager

Description

• Take ownership of financial appraisals and ensure performance aligns with profitability and programme objectives.
• Represent the business at planning committees and lead negotiations on Section 106 agreements.
• Ensure satisfaction of land contract and funder conditions to enable drawdowns.
• Manage the smooth handover between the land acquisition team and project management team.
• Manage of multiple development projects (typically 2 -3) from inception to construction completion.
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across finance, design, and project management to ensure aligned delivery.
• Negotiate and manage third-party agreements and maintain key external relationships.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance