Development & Acquisitions Lead - Mixed-Use Projects

Built Alliance Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Built Alliance Recruitment Ltd seeks an Acquisitions & Development Manager to join a fast-growing, tech-driven property investment and development company in the North West. You will identify, appraise and progress a portfolio of mixed-use schemes, including Commercial and BTR Residential, from initial opportunity through planning and handover.

Working with the acquisitions and delivery teams, you will help bring forward opportunities, manage feasibility, planning processes and reporting to

Qualifications

• Experience in development/acquisitions or related property role.
• Solid understanding of the UK planning system and appraisal process.
• Comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Exposure to stakeholder or investor reporting is beneficial.
• Background in client-side, developer, or consultancy is acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of the North West property market.
• MRICS is a bonus, but relevant experience matters more.
• Interest in BTR and placemaking strategies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess development opportunities, supporting feasibility studies and appraisals.
• Progress sites from acquisition through planning with the development team.
• Support planning including S106, S278, S73 and condition discharge.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets and development performance against appraisal.
• Liaise with in-house contractor and external consultants as schemes move through design and planning.
• Assist with reporting on progress, risks and returns to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to leasing, marketing and operational strategy discussions as schemes progress.
• Support delivery of legal, planning and contractual obligations across live sites.

Skills

Acquisitions experience

Development experience

Stakeholder reporting

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

BTR/placemaking interest

Education

MRICS (bonus)

Job description

Built Alliance Recruitment Ltd seeks an Acquisitions & Development Manager to join a fast-growing, tech-driven property investment and development company in the North West. You will identify, appraise and progress a portfolio of mixed-use schemes, including Commercial and BTR Residential, from initial opportunity through planning and handover.

Working with the acquisitions and delivery teams, you will help bring forward opportunities, manage feasibility, planning processes and reporting to