Development Manager

Overview

Lead hotel development projects from planning to completion, managing teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• risk management
• budget control
• stakeholder management
• team leadership
• design quality

Tasks

-Line manage, motivate, and develop junior team members, ensuring best practice across all projects. -Drive efficiencies, propose innovative solutions, and balance commercial, design, and operational objectives. -Manage relationships with funders, operators, planning authorities, statutory bodies, and other stakeholders. -Represent the company at industry events and build strong networks within the hospitality sector. -Appoint and manage professional teams, including architects, designers, and contractors, delivering projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. -Ensure designs, products, and customer experiences reflect the company’s values, focusing on high-quality, customer-centric spaces that promote well-being. -Oversee risk management, budget control, and project reporting in partnership with the Finance Team. -Lead hotel development projects from planning consent through to Practical Completion.

Requirements

• hotel development
• leadership
• planning knowledge
• budget management
• 10+ years
• bachelor's degree

What You Bring

This role is focused exclusively on hotel and hospitality developments. Candidates with only residential experience will not be considered due to the specialist nature of the work. -Proven experience in hospitality or hotel development (residential experience only will not be accepted). -Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and motivate teams effectively. -Up-to-date knowledge of planning regulations, building standards, and industry best practice. -Experience managing budgets, contracts, and procurement processes. -At least 10 years’ experience in property development, project management, or related sectors. -Senior-level responsibility with the ability to shape projects, teams, and strategy. -A Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field. -Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

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Benefits

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Package + Excellent Performance-Based Bonus -Generous performance-based bonus. -Salary up to £100,000 per annum + package. -Work in a family-owned, values-led business with a focus on quality, innovation, and customer experience. -Opportunity to lead high-profile hotel developments across London and the UK.

About Aldwych Consulting Ltd

-Emerging as a boutique recruitment partner for built-environment professionals. -Consultants specialize in placing talent across civil engineering, project management, structural design, surveying, and more. -Serve main contractors, property firms, and blue-chip consultancies with repeat client engagement. -Planted a native UK tree for every candidate placed to reflect their commitment to sustainability. -Moved into a Monument office to align with their growing ambitions. -Host annual retreats in locations like Berlin and Vienna, showcasing a culture of growth and team spirit.

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