Role: Development Manager

Background

The client were seeking a search partner to appoint a Development Manager at the development (1,500 BTR units) to lead the execution of the company's development platform by managing the technical and construction side of the development processes. The successful candidate would lead and execute development projects from inception to completion, across design, planning, procurement and construction phases and integration with operations during the entire life cycle of the project.

Solution

Our consultant, Director, led a search to find the best quality Development Manager in the market to launch the development.

Through internal interviewing and detailed research, our consultant formed a clear understanding of the client's culture and the EVP.

The objectives of the company were defined as well as the role the successful hire will play, and the critical elements to their success. In doing so, a detailed understanding was developed of the role and responsibilities of the position, the core skills and personality traits required to deliver.

This resulted in our consultant being able to map and refer 150 candidates, interview 5 candidates, and shortlist 2 candidates capable of doing the job.

Results

Our consultant's search resulted in the successful hire of their Development Manager at the development. The successful candidate possessed strong development and project management experience, including a demonstrated ability to oversee the entire life cycle of the development process and to complete development projects.

Their exposure to large scale and multiple phased development projects has allowed the candidate to support the execution of the client's current development projects, as well their development pipeline within the UK. Our consultant successfully filled the position with the assistance of our data & research specialists.

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