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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Development Manager to join a leading UK housebuilder and regeneration specialist. Based in East London, this is a key leadership role for a commercially astute and delivery-focused professional with a strong background in residential development.
You will play a central role in managing complex schemes from early acquisition through to planning, legal, and delivery stages-ensuring developments are viable, compliant, and delivered on time and to budget.
Package & Benefits
- Basic Salary: To 90,000
- Travel Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Pension Scheme
- Performance Bonus
- 25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
- Excellent long-term career progression and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Land and New Business teams in early-stage development planning and, where appropriate, lead on land acquisitions or renegotiations.
- Identify and address key development issues pre-purchase, coordinating with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition into project delivery.
- Lead the early handover of development sites to the full project team.
- Agree and manage construction budgets and delivery programmes, regularly reviewing progress against development checklists.
- Maintain accurate development budget data using internal appraisal systems.
- Liaise with Legal, Technical, and external Solicitors to ensure timely completion of:
- Conveyance plans
- Section 38/104 agreements
- Open space agreements
- Wayleaves/easements
- Freehold transfers
- Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and contribute to environmental and sustainability targets.
- Submit Post Investment Reviews and support the completion of Project Close Out Reports.
- Actively manage development programmes, identify risks early, and resolve issues to prevent delays.
- Undertake land appraisals and maintain up-to-date project data for reporting and budget monitoring.
- Prepare internal approval documentation, including risk registers, and ensure full audit trail compliance.
- Appoint and manage external legal advisors and consultant teams (architects, engineers, etc.).
- Oversee planning application submissions and manage pre-construction technical information.
- Coordinate supporting surveys, reports, and assessments to facilitate planning and design.
- Foster strong communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project delivery.
- Represent the company professionally at client meetings, planning consultations, and with external stakeholders.
- Evaluate new development opportunities and prepare feasibility studies and offer documents.
- Actively network and build client relationships to help secure future business.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience in residential or mixed-use development, ideally within housebuilding or regeneration.
- Strong understanding of planning, land acquisition, legal frameworks, and construction processes.
- Proven ability to lead projects from inception through delivery with commercial focus and attention to detail.
- Skilled in contract negotiation, land appraisals, and financial modelling.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and team coordination skills.
- Relevant qualifications in development, construction, real estate, or planning.
