Interim Development Manager

Description

As their Interim Senior Development Manager, you will act as the "Client" and "Master Developer" on a significant scheme involving complex infrastructure, parcel coordination, and affordable housing delivery. Reporting directly to the Senior Management Team, you will step in to drive momentum from day one.

• Acting as Master Developer: Coordinating parcel developers, infrastructure delivery, and technical interfaces across the wider scheme.
• Commercial Management: managing the external professional team (QS, EA, Clerk of Works) and owning the construction budget/cashflow.
• Registered Provider (RP) Management: You will be the linchpin in managing the Development Agreement, ensuring affordable units are delivered to spec and on time.

Requirements

This is not a front-end land acquisition role. This is for a delivery specialist who thrives on the complexity of the build phase.

Who I’m Looking For - I need a specialist who can hit the ground running in January. You need to be politically astute, commercially sharp, and technically sound.

• The Experience: You have a proven track record in the delivery of residential or mixed-use schemes, ideally within a Master Developer environment.
• The Qualification: Degree qualified and preferably Chartered (MRICS, MCIOB, or MAPM).
• The Attitude: You are a "finisher." You understand that value is realised at handover, not just at planning approval. You are comfortable challenging variations and driving contractor performance.

Benefits

We are open to discussing either a Fixed Term Contract salary or a Day Rate arrangement for the right individual. While the package is structured within the commercial parameters of a regional developer, we are committed to securing a high-calibre delivery specialist and offer a competitive package reflective of the local market.

Remuneration: Flexible Structure (FTC or Day Rate)

• Direct Access: Your application won’t sit in a portal; it goes directly to the decision-maker with my recommendation.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance