Development Manager

Build-to-Rent Residential * London * Permanent

We're partnering with a well-regarded residential developer on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Development Manager to take ownership of a significant Build-to-Rent project in London. Around 300 units, institutionally backed, and at an exciting stage in its lifecycle - this is the kind of role where you can really make your mark.

If you're a delivery-focused development professional who knows the London BTR market and thrives in a fast-paced, high-quality environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Development Director, you'll have end-to-end responsibility for managing this sizeable residential scheme - from pre-construction through to practical completion and stabilisation. Day to day, you'll be managing consultants and contractors, keeping a tight grip on programme and budget, and acting as the key point of contact for investors and stakeholders.

This is a broad, hands-on role that covers everything from planning and statutory compliance to financial management, ESG delivery, and handover - so you'll need to be comfortable moving across all aspects of the development process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day delivery of a large-scale BTR residential scheme from planning through practical completion
• Managing a multidisciplinary consultant team and coordinating with the main contractor
• Overseeing design development with a focus on BTR operational requirements and resident experience
• Monitoring programme, cost, and risk, with regular reporting to senior stakeholders and investors
• Managing planning obligations and liaising with statutory and local authorities
• Supporting financial modelling, appraisals, cashflow forecasting, and funding drawdowns
• Driving ESG and sustainability commitments through the design and delivery process
• Overseeing handover to operations, snagging, and the stabilisation period
• Managing final account negotiations and project close-out

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience in UK residential development, ideally with a London focus
• Track record of delivering mid- to large-scale residential schemes
• Familiarity with BTR or institutionally funded residential projects
• Good working knowledge of the London planning framework
• Strong commercial acumen and cost control capability
• Confident managing consultants, contractors, and senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and development funding structures
• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent qualification is a bonus, but not essential

The Package

A competitive salary is on offer, commensurate with experience, alongside a pension scheme and private healthcare. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.