Commercial Development Manager, London

psd group; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based real estate family office is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the delivery of commercial and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will have strong planning, financial, and project management skills, coupled with a solid understanding of the London property market. This senior role offers competitive remuneration and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience in development, preferably in a family office or client-side.
• Solid understanding of the London planning landscape.
• Experience with land acquisition and joint ventures is advantageous.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail; ability to navigate complex development processes. Experience in land acquisition, joint ventures, and asset repositioning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage feasibility, planning, design, and delivery of diverse projects.
• Oversee design teams and manage consultants and contractors.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team on investment strategies.

Skills

Understanding of the London property market

Planning and financial skills

Project management skills

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Development Manager to join a prestigious London-based real estate family office with a long-standing track record of delivering high-quality developments. This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery and management of commercial-led, mixed-use projects across Central and Greater London.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception through to completion, working with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and local authorities.


• Manage feasibility, planning, design, and delivery of a diverse pipeline including office, retail, leisure, residential, and public realm elements.


• Oversee design teams, manage consultants and contractors, coordinate planning applications, and ensure projects meet financial, regulatory, and sustainability targets.


• Collaborate with the principal and a lean, high-performing team with deep market knowledge and long-term investment strategies.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong understanding of the London property market, particularly commercial and mixed-use schemes.


• Strong planning, financial, and project management skills.


• Experience in development, preferably client-side or within a family office environment; solid understanding of the London planning landscape.


• Strategic mindset with attention to detail; ability to navigate complex development processes. Experience in land acquisition, joint ventures, and asset repositioning is advantageous.

Employment details

• Senior level: Associate


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Project Management and Management


• Industries: Real Estate and Construction

Remuneration

Competitive remuneration and long-term incentives are offered to the right candidate.