Development Manager

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Town of Cambridge; Hybride; AUD 111 000 - 167 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking an ambitious Development Manager to oversee residential and mixed-use schemes in the Cambridge area. You will drive feasibility, appraisals and delivery, coordinating architects, planners and landowners while protecting commercial viability.

Hybrid working combines Cambridge office time with site visits; a strong track record in development and strong negotiation skills are essential. Opportunity for progression in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Solid track record as a Development Manager or equivalent in Property & Construction.
• Experience with development appraisals, viability and site acquisition.
• Familiar with the UK planning system; Cambridge or East of England exposure preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with landowners, agents and contractors.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of residential and mixed-use schemes from acquisition to delivery.
• Lead feasibility studies and appraisals to ensure financial viability.
• Coordinate architects, planners, contractors and consultants to keep programmes intact.
• Negotiate land deals and maintain relationships with landowners and local authorities.
• Track budgets and report on viability, risk and progress to stakeholders.
• Steer schemes through planning and mitigate risks early.

Connaissances

Development management

Financial appraisal

Viability modelling

Site acquisition

Planning system knowledge

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Project management

Description du poste

Ambitious Development Manager wanted to drive real impact in Property & Construction from Cambridge.

Cambridge's property market has been under sustained pressure for years, driven by the science and tech corridor eating up land faster than planners can process it. This is an established but growing SME in Property & Construction, the kind of business that's built a solid pipeline and now needs someone senior to keep it moving without the growing pains showing. They need a Development Manager who can hold a project from feasibility through to completion and not lose sight of the numbers along the way.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of residential and mixed-use development schemes across the Cambridge area from acquisition through to delivery
• Leading site appraisals and feasibility studies, working out what stacks up financially before anyone commits money
• Coordinating architects, planners, contractors and consultants so the programme actually holds together
• Negotiating land deals and managing relationships with landowners, agents and local authorities
• Tracking project budgets and reporting on viability, risk and progress to senior stakeholders
• Steering schemes through planning, spotting problems before they become expensive ones

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• Solid track record as a Development Manager or in a similar development role within Property & Construction
• Strong grasp of development appraisals, viability modelling and site acquisition
• Working knowledge of the UK planning system, ideally with exposure to Cambridge or the wider East of England
• Confident negotiator who can hold their own with landowners, agents and contractors alike
• Sharp commercial instincts. You should be able to spot a bad deal at a glance
• Comfortable managing several live projects at once without losing grip on the detail

Key perks and benefits:

• £58,000 to £87,000 depending on experience, plus bonus scheme
• Hybrid working, with time split between the Cambridge office and site visits
• Private medical insurance and a solid pension contribution
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements
• Genuine progression within a business that's still growing, not standing still

Why pursue a career in Property & Construction?

Cambridge remains one of the strongest development markets outside London, with demand for housing and commercial space showing no sign of slowing. A Development Manager who builds a reputation here carries it a long way, and Property & Construction rewards people who can combine commercial judgement with the patience to see a scheme through years of planning and delivery. Few sectors offer this much variety in a single role, from spreadsheets to site visits to planning committee meetings.

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