Construction Development Manager

Gillespie Recruitment; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or EV

Annual bonus up to 15%

Hybrid and flexible working

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Development Manager to lead projects from planning through to completion across the North of England. The role offers strategic influence, autonomous responsibility and exposure to a growing development pipeline.

You will manage the full development lifecycle, coordinate consultants and contractors, monitor programmes and budgets, ensure safety and compliance, and report to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction, development or project management.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing developments from planning through to completion and handover.
• Monitoring project programmes, budgets and cash flows.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Managing consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Overseeing planning conditions and statutory approvals.
• Producing project and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Driving quality, commercial performance and programme delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Budgeting and financial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contractor management

UK construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related

RICS/CIOB/APM membership

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Development Manager to join a growing property development business delivering residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes across the North of England.

This is a senior role offering ownership of projects from planning approval through to construction completion. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to ensure developments are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards.

For ambitious construction professionals looking to take the next step in their career, this role offers genuine influence, autonomy and the opportunity to help shape a growing development pipeline.

The Role

As Construction Development Manager, you will oversee the full development lifecycle, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders while driving project performance and profitability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing developments from planning approval through to completion and handover
• Monitoring project programmes, budgets and cash flows
• Identifying and mitigating project risks
• Managing consultants, contractors and supply chain partners
• Overseeing planning conditions and statutory approvals
• Producing project and financial reports for senior leadership
• Driving quality, commercial performance and programme delivery
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in construction, development or project management
• Strong commercial, budgeting and financial management skills
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities
• A strong understanding of UK construction processes, planning regulations and building legislation
• A full UK driving licence
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, APM or similar
• Experience within property development, regeneration or housebuilding
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and procurement routes

Salary & Benefits

• £52,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Company vehicle or electric vehicle equivalent
• Annual bonus of up to 15%
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of developments

If you’re a commercially minded construction professional looking for a leadership opportunity within a growing development business, we’d love to hear from you.