Development Director
Lendlease
Lead delivery and development of the £1.9bn Smithfield Birmingham regeneration project
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, United Kingdom | London - Head Office (EP)
Onsite
Company Size
13,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Mixed-use
Industrial
Infrastructure
Buildings
Government
Role
What you would be doing
project governance
stakeholder engagement
financial management
team leadership
operational strategy
business planning
- Work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Director to ensure project governance and reporting is timely, robustly and transparently carried out.
- Be a representative of Lendlease within the community, with government and amongst industry.
- Collaborate with senior members of the Development business and other Business Units to achieve outcomes.
- Responsible for the financial performance of the project including the management of the overall commercial assessment and assisting the business in achieving business plan targets for each development stage.
- Lead a team with a focus on wellbeing, performance, success, outcomes, and career progression for all team members.
- Lead the development and implementation of an operational delivery strategy, establish Smithfield as a destination within Birmingham and secure the long term successful management of the place and assets.
- Assist in the annual production of the Smithfield Business Plan that integrates with the overall Development/JV business plan.
- Inspire and direct the Smithfield project team in accordance with the shared objectives for the project and how these interplay with Business objectives.
- Ensure an agreed balance of support is provided from discipline areas, including infrastructure, construction, place making, social economic, sustainability and investment management to achieve project outcomes.
- Responsible for ongoing evolution and excellence of Smithfield as an exemplar place with a strong community.
What you bring
mrics
community engagement
urban regeneration
asset management
stakeholder management
commercial acumen
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- MRICS or MRTPI desirable
- Experience of owning meaningful and inclusive community engagement processes
- Experience of leading community engagement processes
- A highly collaborative individual who demonstrates ability to bring together a multi layered team, and lead internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience of managing outcomes in large scale urban regeneration projects and demonstrable understanding of development and long-term asset management processes
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. property, engineering, architecture, or construction etc.)
- Proven exposure to managing 3rd party stakeholders
- An understanding and appreciation of the contractual relationships between parties (landowners, partners, local authority, tenants, funders, banks etc.)
- Experience of planning and delivery of regeneration schemes
- Proven competency to carry out the accountabilities outlined above
- Strong people management and issue resolution skills, including the ability to upwardly manage internal and external stakeholders.
- Relevant sector experience
- Experience of a Compulsory Purchase Order process from private treaty offers through to enquiry
- Commercial acumen, decision making and negotiation skills
- Ability to motivate and manage internal and external project teams, and delegate
- Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
- Wellbeing leave
- Industry leading pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Enhanced parental leave
- Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
- Life assurance
- 24/7 confidential Employee assistance program
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1958
Year Established
The company's legacy began with its establishment in 1958.
40+ locations
Global Presence
Operates across more than 40 locations worldwide, showcasing its extensive global reach.
- Evolved into a global leader in property and infrastructure.
- Focus on creating high-quality, sustainable projects that transform communities.
- Iconic projects include large-scale urban developments, mixed-use precincts, and major infrastructure works.
- Strong track record in managing complex developments, including residential, commercial, and public sector projects.
- Diverse portfolio includes transportation hubs, health facilities, and major urban regeneration efforts.
- Delivered major projects such as Barangaroo in Sydney, Victoria Harbour in Melbourne, and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
- Known for its collaborative approach, working closely with clients, architects, and communities to create lasting impact.
- Focus on long-term value, continuing to innovate and expand into new markets and sectors around the globe.
- Be dedicated to relationships – We respect all people, their ideas and cultures.
- Be true to our word – Integrity is non negotiable.
- Be challenging in our approach – We strive to find the best solution.
- Be one team – We work together to achieve more through our unified culture and shared knowledge.
- Be exceptional in everything we do – We seek, and are committed to operating safely, achieving outstanding performance and the best outcomes.
- Be open and transparent – We earn and instill trust by being accountable at every level and in all of our interactions.
- Respect
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Trust
53% Emission Reduction
Carbon Emissions Drop
Achieved a significant reduction in gross Scope 1 & 2 emissions since the launch of Mission Zero in 2020.
65% Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Target
Currently sourcing 65% of electricity from renewable sources, with a goal of reaching 100% by 2030.
99% Renewable Fuels
Sustainable Fuel Usage
Achieved near-complete reliance on renewable sources for liquid fuels used by the UK construction business in FY24.
80kt CO₂‑eq Offset
Carbon Offsets Achievement
Offset 19% of gross Scope 1 & 2 emissions, resulting in net emissions of 80 kt CO₂‑eq in FY24.
- Close to 80% of construction equipment electrified (The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur).
- Solar PV at Paya Lebar Quarter expected to reduce 186 t CO₂‑eq in the first year.
- Melbourne Quarter’s rooftop PV supplies ~17% of base-building energy.
- Mission Zero initiatives include fossil-fuel-free construction (electric plant, battery storage, renewable diesel/biofuels).
- 100% electrification of heating/hot water in new builds.
- Use of low embodied-carbon materials in construction.
- Scope 1 & 2 targets verified by Science Based Targets initiative, aligned to 1.5 °C Paris goal.
2020
DE&I Council Established
The company established a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council to oversee and drive inclusion initiatives.
2023
DE&I Head Appointed
The company appointed a Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (US) to focus on recruitment, retention, and fostering an inclusive culture.
- US DE&I outcomes tied to operational growth and employee engagement (mentorship, representation focus).
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