Acquisitions & Development Manager

Virtual Hire Staffing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Built Alliance is seeking an Acquisitions & Development Manager to drive feasibility, appraisal and progression of a growing portfolio of mixed-use schemes across the North West.

This development-led role suits an experienced professional keen to advance their career within a company that combines in-house delivery with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, acquisitions or related property role.
• Solid understanding of the UK planning system and appraisal process.
• Comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
• MRICS (or working towards) is a bonus, but the right experience matters more.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess development opportunities, supporting feasibility studies and appraisals.
• Assist in progressing sites from acquisition through planning, working with the development team.
• Support the planning process including S106, S278, S73 and condition discharge.
• Help monitor cash flow, budgets and development performance against appraisal.
• Liaise with in-house contractors and external consultants as schemes move through design and planning.
• Assist with reporting on progress, risks and returns to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to leasing, marketing and operational strategy discussions as schemes progress.
• Support delivery of legal, planning and contractual obligations across live sites.

Skills

Development experience

Acquisitions

Feasibility analyses

Budget tracking

Stakeholder reporting

Placemaking

Education

MRICS or working towards

Job description

Job Summary

Built Alliance are delighted to be seeking an Acquisitions & Development Manager to join a fast-growing, tech-driven Property Investment & Development Company, playing a key role in identifying, appraising and progressing an impressive and growing portfolio of mixed-use, high-profile (Commercial/BTR Residential) development schemes across the North West.

This is a development-led role suited to an experienced or intermediate-level professional with a genuine interest in the acquisition and appraisal side of the business, who wants to build their development career within a company that combines in-house delivery capability with a strong growth trajectory.

Working closely with the small but growing acquisitions and delivery teams, you'll play a central role in bringing new opportunities forward, from initial identification and feasibility through to planning and onward handover, within a business that proudly combines development expertise with in-house delivery capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess development opportunities, supporting feasibility studies and appraisals
• Assist in progressing sites from acquisition through planning, working closely with the wider development team
• Support the planning process including S106, S278, S73 and condition discharge
• Help monitor cash flow, budgets and development performance against appraisal
• Liaise with the in-house contractor and external consultants as schemes move through design and planning
• Assist with reporting on progress, risks and returns to senior stakeholders
• Contribute to leasing, marketing and operational strategy discussions as schemes progress
• Support delivery of legal, planning and contractual obligations across live sites

Requirements

• Experience in a development, acquisitions or related property role, ideally with exposure to mixed-use schemes (BTR, residential, hotels, commercial)
• A solid understanding of the UK planning system and appraisal process
• Comfortable working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants
• Some exposure to stakeholder or investor reporting is beneficial but not essential
• Client-side, developer, or consultancy background considered
• Good understanding of the North West property and built environment market
• MRICS(or working towards) is a bonus, but the right experience and appetite to grow matters more
• An interest in BTR and placemaking strategies would be a real advantage