Development Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family office is seeking an experienced professional to lead London commercial development projects. This role involves end-to-end project management from strategy to delivery, focusing on mixed-use and refurbishment projects. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a strong track record in the London market, and excellent communication skills. Work may require 3-5 days a week on-site, depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PQE required.
• Proven track record in London mixed-use/commercial sectors.
• Strong grasp of planning, building regulations, development appraisals, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end-to-end and set development strategy.
• Appoint/manage architects and legal teams; liaise with authorities.
• Drive planning applications to secure consents.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

RICS (or equivalent)

Job description

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We are working with a small private family office to lead London commercial development projects—from strategy to delivery across change of use, mixed-use, and refurbishments (including listed buildings). Reporting to the founder and working closely with the advisory team.

What you’ll do:

1. Lead projects end-to-end and set development strategy.
2. Appoint/manage architects, planners, QS/cost, M&E, structural, and legal teams; liaise with authorities.
3. Drive planning applications to secure consents.
4. Own budgets, programmes, and risk; keep the finance team updated.
5. Advise on acquisitions, disposals, and redevelopment opportunities.

What we are looking for:

1. 10+ years PQE; RICS (or equivalent).
2. Proven London mixed-use/commercial track record (offices, hotels, Class E).
3. Strong grasp of planning, building regs, development appraisals, and finance.
4. Deep network across consultants/authorities; excellent communication and negotiation skills.
5. Proactive, independent, and commercially minded.

This role requires experience and a proven track record in London to advise on and implement development opportunities across the current owned assets.

This position may require 3-5 days a week, depending on project needs.