Development Manager

Capstone Recruitment UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone recruits a Senior Development Manager to drive a growing UK Build to Rent portfolio, primarily across London and key regional cities. The role oversees a 250–500 unit development pipeline, coordinating with the Head of UK and Development Director to shape strategy and delivery.

A substantial bonus and benefits package complements a competitive salary. We seek an accomplished development professional with 8+ years’ experience and a proven track record in delivering large residential

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience delivering significant residential projects.
• Detailed understanding of development and construction processes including planning, design, procurement and delivery.
• Experience with institutional BTR and forward-funding structures would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing the existing development team
• Leading projects across the full development lifecycle
• Managing direct development projects both pre and post-planning
• Overseeing forward-funded developments and joint venture partners
• Leading technical due diligence on new opportunities
• Managing professional teams and external stakeholders
• Working alongside the investment team on development appraisals and financial modelling
• Helping deliver an ambitious sustainability strategy

Job description

Senior Development Manager - Build to Rent

Central London

Salary - £115,000 to £120,000 plus bonus & benefits

Capstone is working with a leading international real estate investor and developer looking to appoint a Senior Development Manager as part of a significant expansion into the UK Build to Rent market.

This is a senior client-side development role offering the opportunity to help shape and grow what is intended to become one of the UK's largest BTR portfolios, backed by significant institutional capital.

Working closely with the Head of UK and Development Director, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of residential development projects across London and key regional cities, typically ranging from 250-500 units.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the existing development team
• Leading projects across the full development lifecycle
• Managing direct development projects both pre and post-planning
• Overseeing forward-funded developments and joint venture partners
• Leading technical due diligence on new opportunities
• Managing professional teams and external stakeholders
• Working alongside the investment team on development appraisals and financial modelling
• Helping deliver an ambitious sustainability strategy

We are looking for an experienced development professional with 8+ years' experience and a strong track record delivering significant residential projects.

You will need a detailed understanding of the development and construction process, including planning, technical design, procurement and delivery. Previous experience of institutional BTR and forward-funding structures would be particularly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-capitalised investor/developer at an important stage in the growth of its UK platform.