Development Manager

Trident International Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Development Manager in Greater London. You will work closely with the Managing Director on real estate development and construction projects across various asset classes. The role demands strong project execution, coordination, and quality control skills. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and 5–10 years of relevant experience. Fluency in French or Spanish is essential. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside great career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

Private medical, life assurance & critical illness cover

Exposure to a diversified international portfolio

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience across development and/or construction projects.
• Experience across multiple asset classes preferred (PBSA, residential, office, hospitality).
• Structured and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Director in the execution of projects.
• Coordinate design and construction phases.
• Monitor programmes, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Project execution

Coordination

Quality control

Technical skills

Communication

French or Spanish language

Education

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Real Estate

Job description

OUR CLIENT

a leading global alternative investment management firm, is seeking a Development Manager to work closely with the Managing Director on the delivery of real estate development and construction projects across PBSA, residential, office and hospitality assets in multiple locations.

This is a hands‑on, technically focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys project execution, coordination and quality control within complex, multi‑stakeholder developments.

THE ROLE: Development Manager duties will include:

• Support the Managing Director in the execution of development and construction projects.
• Coordinate design, permitting, construction and delivery phases.
• Monitor programmes, budgets, risks and quality standards.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and compliance requirements.
• Track costs, variations and value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and third parties.
• Prepare clear project reports, dashboards and documentation.

THE PERSON requirements include:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Real Estate.
• 5–10 years’ experience across development and/or construction projects.
• Strong technical and project coordination skills.
• Experience across multiple asset classes preferred ideally across multiple asset classes (PBSA, residential, office, hospitality).
• French or Spanish language skills are a must.
• Structured, detail‑oriented and comfortable working with senior leadership.
• Willing to travel between project locations.

What’s on Offer:

• Exposure to a diversified international portfolio.
• High‑visibility role working closely with senior management.
• Strong long‑term progression potential.
• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus.
• Private medical, life assurance & critical illness cover.

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Please note that due to volume we cannot get back to everyone, however every application is looked at and considered and will be held on Trident International’s database for review. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days you should assume your initial application has been unsuccessful, however if suitable roles arise in the future we will make every effort to contact you.