Assistant Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Development Manager to join their innovative real estate development team. This full-time position involves supporting development projects, managing timelines, and budgets while contributing to community-focused projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, significant experience, and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Opportunités de développement professionnel

Environnement de travail inclusif

Projets axés sur la communauté

Assurance maladie privée

Plan de pension compétitif

Assurance vie à 4 fois votre salaire annuel

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in residential development or construction.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate within the Development team during the pre-construction phase.
• Assist in interfacing with the Land and New Business teams.
• Help prepare Post Investment Reviews.

Skills

Organisation

Analyse

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools

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Location:London/Southampton – with travel required through the South East (by car) including our Southern Office

Employment Type:Full-Time

About Brics Development

Brics Development is a forward-thinking real estate development firm dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we transform spaces to enhance communities and improve lives.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-orientedAssistant Development Managerto support the land, planning, execution, and delivery of development projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Development Director and across operational teams, playing a key role in new site opportunities, managing timelines, budgets, consultants (including design teams), and relevant approvals to ensure the successful execution of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key coordinator within the Development team, providing support throughout the pre-construction phase—from site handover to project commencement.
• Collaborate with the Development Director to assist in interfacing with the Land and New Business teams during the early stages of a development
• Facilitate the smooth and timely transition of potential development sites from the Land/New Business team to the wider project team.
• Work with other departments to assist with producing development appraisals, programmes, and working through coordination checklists to ensure timely on site starts
• Assist the Development Director in the preparation and submission of Post Investment Reviews and help ensure Project Close-out Reports are completed, in coordination with the Technical team where applicable.
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of land and build contracts, ensuring that land acquisitions and contract signings align with agreed timelines.
• Support the consultant appointments and coordinating design teams to ensure timely planning submissions
• Help prepare documentation and reports to obtain internal approvals and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Source and procure supporting documentation—such as surveys, reports, and assessments—needed to inform the planning process and enable effective pre-delivery design, including managing orders and resolving invoice queries.
• Assist with invoice processing and approvals through the company’s financial systems.
• Liaise with the Legal, Technical, and appointed Solicitor teams to ensure all legal and statutory documentation is prepared and available as required, including:
• Contribute to the implementation of the Group Environmental Policy.
• Manage a selection of smaller development projects under the guidance of the Development Director, providing opportunities for hands-on experience and professional growth.
• Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities relevant to the role as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Property Development, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in residential development, project management, or construction.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working toward RICS qualification or other industry recognised qualifications

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Engaging, community-focused projects
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Eligibility to Work

BRiCS are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re interested in this role and joining BRiCS to [emailprotected] .

Initial interviews will be conducted via MS Teams, followed by face-to-face interviews at our London office for shortlisted candidates.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations for your interview.

If this role excites you and aligns with your skills and aspirations, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• working within the Construction or house building industry: 2 years (required)

Recruitment Agency Policy

BRiCS Development Ltd operates a preferred supplier list of employment agencies, executive search firms, and recruitment consultants (Agencies) for recruitment purposes.

To submit CVs, applications, or candidate details in respect of any vacancy, Agencies must be formally engaged by us through a signed service agreement (Appointed Agency) for that specific role (Service Agreement). Only Resumes submitted in accordance with an active Specific Service Agreement for the post will be accepted.

Please do not send unsolicited Resumes:

• in response to any job vacancy at BRiCS Development Ltd,
• directly to any member of our team or representatives,
• or to any part of our organisation, including head office or regional offices.

Any unsolicited Resumes received will be treated as our property. We shall not be liable for any fees, commissions, or other charges (Fees) in respect of any candidate introduced to us in this way. Any such introduction will be deemed to have been made on a no-fee basis.

No Fees will be payable to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.