Development Director

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd, partner with a well-capitalised SME residential-led developer in London and the South, is seeking a hands-on Development Director. You will lead an in-house team across Design, Project Management and Construction to drive schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion and handover.

The role demands a track record of private-for-sale residential delivery, cradle-to-grave understanding of the development lifecycle, and a strong commercial mindset to control costs

Qualifications

• Experience delivering private-for-sale residential schemes.
• Proven track record of delivering schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion.
• Cradle-to-grave understanding of the development lifecycle, including appraisals, planning, procurement and delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of design, construction and building regulations.
• A commercial mindset with solid understanding of construction and development costs.
• Experience leading in-house and external multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-starter with ownership mindset to push projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of residential schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion and handover.
• Lead, manage and develop the in-house Design, Project Management and Construction teams.
• Drive technical design, procurement and construction, ensuring schemes are buildable, cost-effective and suited to the private-for-sale market.
• Establish and manage project programmes, budgets and key delivery milestones.
• Monitor project performance and take decisive action to manage risk and maintain delivery.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and external consultants.

Skills

Delivery management

Residential development

RIBA Stage 3 delivery

Team leadership

Commercial mindset

Self-starter

SME developer experience

Job description

Development Director deverellsmith has partnered with a well-capitalised SME residential led developer with a strong pipeline of schemes across London and the South. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to an individual with strong technical and commercial expertise. You will be involved in projects from cradle to grave, but your core responsibility will be delivery from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion. You will lead an in-house team of Design, Project Management and Construction professionals. You'll drive schemes forward, manage delivery risk, and ensure projects are completed in line with approved business plans, budgets, and programmes.

The Role

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of residential schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion and handover.
• Lead, manage and develop the in-house Design, Project Management and Construction teams.
• Drive technical design, procurement and construction, ensuring schemes are buildable, cost-effective and suited to the private-for-sale market.
• Establish and manage project programmes, budgets and key delivery milestones.
• Monitor project performance and take decisive action to manage risk and maintain delivery.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and external consultants.

What you need

• Development or project delivery experience on private-for-sale residential schemes, ideally in London and the South.
• A proven track record of delivering schemes from RIBA Stage 3 through to completion.
• Cradle to grave understanding of the development lifecycle, including appraisals, planning, procurement and delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of design, construction and building regulations.
• A commercial mindset, with a strong understanding of construction and development costs.
• Experience leading in-house & external multidisciplinary teams.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and has the drive to push projects forward.
• SME Developer experience