Construction Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Bonus up to 15%

Hybrid work

Pension

Annual leave 20 days

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Construction Development Manager to lead major residential, commercial and mixed-use projects across the North of England. You will own the development lifecycle from planning through to handover, coordinating consultants, contractors and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

The role offers autonomy, influence and a clear path to shape a growing development pipeline, with hybrid working arrangements and a focus on delivering safe, compliant

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in construction, development or project management.
• Experience delivering residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• Strong commercial, budgeting and financial management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• Strong understanding of UK construction processes, planning regulations and building legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage developments from planning approval through to completion and handover.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and cash flows.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Oversee planning conditions and statutory approvals.
• Produce project and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Drive quality, commercial performance and programme delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

5+ years exp

Development types: residential/com/mi/

Budgeting & financial mgmt

Contractors & consultants mgmt

Stakeholder management & negotiation

UK construction regulations

Driving licence

Education

Construction/Project management degree

RICS/CIOB/APM membership

Job description

Lead Major Development Projects Across the North of England

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
• Experience delivering residential, commercial or mixed-use developments
• 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

Desirable

• 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
• Fuel card
• Annual bonus of up to 15%
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of developments