Development Manager

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

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead a portfolio of residential Build to Rent projects in London and regional cities. You will oversee the development lifecycle from pre-planning through delivery, managing teams and external partners to execute ambitious schemes.

You will leverage substantial experience in development with a focus on BTR, forward-funding structures, and sustainability initiatives, contributing to a growing UK platform.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with a strong track record delivering significant residential projects.
• Detailed understanding of the development and construction process, including planning, technical design, procurement and delivery.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

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.