Assistant Development Manager or Development Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A master developer in the UK seeks applicants for a position focused on community-first placemaking. The role involves supporting planning and infrastructure delivery, coordinating the design of key community assets, and managing relationships with external consultants and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 2-7 years of development experience, including planning coordination, and will appreciate a hybrid working environment that supports growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Investment in personal growth

Qualifications

• 2-7 years' development experience, particularly in planning or infrastructure coordination.
• Experience with land acquisitions or disposals for large-scale projects.
• Strong ability to manage external consultants and engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and infrastructure delivery, including managing S106 obligations.
• Co-ordinate design and delivery of community assets like parks and schools.
• Liaise with local stakeholders and attend community panels.

Skills

Development experience

Planning coordination

Communication

Job description

Looking to fast-track your development career on two of the UK's most ambitious, community-first masterplans? This is your chance to shape places that will matter for generations to come.

This Master Developer is known for creating long-term, sustainable communities—not just housing estates. They work with legacy landowners who care deeply about place and legacy with a growing portfolio across the East and Midlands, their focus is on quality, community and delivery at every stage.

You can take a leading role in delivering two nationally significant placemaking schemes, working alongside experienced developers, directly influencing multi-million-pound infrastructure and housing delivery, and help create schools, parks, and thriving community assets from the ground up.

You'll Enjoy

• Exposure to the full development lifecycle, from planning and infrastructure to revenue and legacy.
• Autonomy and trust to run with key projects, backed by an experienced and supportive team.
• A flexible, values-led culture with hybrid working and real investment in your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and infrastructure delivery, including managing S106 obligations and consultant teams.
• Co‑ordinate design and delivery of key community assets such as parks and schools.
• Liaise with local stakeholders, attend community panels, and translate client needs across teams.
• Assist with partner selection, land parcel sales, and board‑level reporting.

Essential Requirements

• 2-7 years' development experience, including planning or infrastructure coordination.
• Exposure to land acquisitions or disposals, ideally on large‑scale schemes.
• Confident managing external consultants and communicating with senior stakeholders.

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