Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

What you’ll be doing as a Development Manager:

• Implement strategies to optimize site value effectively.
• Manage development procurement strategies and tendering processes in alignment with company protocols.
• Oversee appointments of architects, quantity surveyors, and planning consultants to ensure accurate planning, design, and feasibility.
• Ensure all necessary planning approvals are obtained for development.
• Work closely with Asset Management and external stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Deliver consistent development schemes aligned with the broader portfolio strategy.
• Maintain rigorous governance and uphold quality standards tailored to each scheme.
• Manage scheme budgets and provide cost reports as needed.
• Produce regular progress reports and prepare presentations for the Investment Committee, Board, and senior management.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, monitor contractor performance, ensure timely and accurate deliverables, and maintain a collaborative, inclusive approach to development scheme delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar role within real estate, so that you are able to ‘hit the ground running’.
• Highly commercial mindset with the ability to oversee projects with values up to £10 million.
• RICS membership is beneficial; IOSH certification is preferred.
• Proficient in traditional and design-build contracts with experience collaborating with professional and design consultants.
• Industrial project experience, particularly in refurbishments, is highly beneficial.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of the development scheme process, with technical and construction expertise.
• Skilled in negotiating appointments, contracts, and associated development documentation.
• Embodies our core values: collaborative, respectful, progressive, and real
• Experienced in managing external consultants and contractors effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; CAD experience preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrates strong communication, relationship-building, independent workload management, and methodical problem-solving skills with a focus on detail and influence.