Development Manager - West End London

About Us

My client is a privately owned property company with a £500m portfolio of mixed-use investment properties in one of London's most prestigious areas. Founded in 2022, they believe the best way to create long-term value and ensure positive impact is to understand and respond to the connected needs of their customers, neighbourhoods and the planet.

Having built up significant ownership in their target area, they are strategically investing in, transforming, renovating, leasing and managing exceptional spaces with creativity and integrity. They're currently delivering a £30m redevelopment whilst running multiple refurbishments and upgrades to improve quality, leasing prospects, environmental performance and amenity across their portfolio.

Their culture is dynamic, creative and fast-paced. Those with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills will find this an exciting, challenging and fulfilling organisation to work for.

Their Vision: To create, curate and sustain inspiring neighbourhoods for people and businesses shaped by modern values

The Opportunity

I'm seeking a proactive, forward-thinking Development Manager with at least 5 years' relevant experience to join my client's growing team. This high-profile role offers visibility across the business and would suit somebody who is energetic, personable and not afraid to get stuck in.

You'll be working on multiple concurrent projects, so excellent workload management, time management and communication skills are essential. This is a newly created role, so whilst the responsibilities outlined below cover their main requirements, ad hoc tasks and projects will arise. I'm looking for someone versatile and flexible, with enthusiasm for stepping outside their comfort zone.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Development

• Support production of project briefs and comment on detailed building design and key project documentation
• Ensure stakeholder consultation and consensus on project-related issues, communicating outcomes to project teams
• Facilitate production and presentation of reports for stakeholder and Board approval

Project Delivery

• Assist with creating lasting value through design, planning, procurement and construction
• Review scheme concepts and design development to add value and ensure highest standards
• Comment on financial viability and liaise with teams to improve profitability
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations and secure planning consent
• Support project-related issues including planning, construction and third-party interests
• Manage selected project teams and professional consultants
• Track costs and programmes, ensuring invoicing approval aligns with completed works
• Incorporate sustainability best practices into design and delivery
• Provide project and construction management to meet agreed objectives effectively

Sustainability & Public Realm

• Facilitate rollout of project sustainability plans
• Assist with energy audits and resulting CAPEX projects
• Potential involvement in public realm design and delivery

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years post RICS, ARB or equivalent registration
• Demonstrated key involvement in projects from inception through to handover
• Understanding of project management, tracking and reporting requirements
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to achieve win-win outcomes
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Commercial focus with ability to identify value-generation opportunities

Personal Attributes

• Team player who can work with diverse groups
• Enthusiasm for development project delivery
• Forward-thinking and proactive approach
• Passion for sustainability and good design with strong social conscience
• Practical, "can do" problem-solving approach
• Keen to learn and evolve continuously
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage risk/reward implications
• Professional representation of company values