Development Manager

Andrew Construction Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Hertfordshire is seeking a Development Manager to identify and secure strategic land opportunities for residential projects. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and project management skills, with a degree in Real Estate or related field preferred. Join a dynamic team and drive successful residential developments in a strategic role.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercial and strategic thinker with a detailed-oriented mindset.
• Proven track record in residential development.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic land opportunities for residential development.
• Maximize land value through planning and design strategies.
• Oversee planning applications for residential and mixed-use schemes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Organisational ability

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Planning, Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

ACR are working in conjunction with an innovative and successful Developer who have a very exciting opening for Development Manager to be based in their Hertfordshire region.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure strategic land opportunities suitable for residential development within the project.
• Maximise land value through planning promotion, design optimisation, and infrastructure phasing strategies.
• Lead or support the structuring and execution of joint venture partnerships, with both private developers and public sector organisations.
• Oversee and coordinate planning applications for residential and mixed-use schemes, from pre-application through to determination including Section 106.
• Manage and coordinate infrastructure sectional agreements (S38, S104, S185, S278) in partnership with legal and technical teams.
• Lead the delivery of infrastructure works, including roads, drainage, utilities, and public open space, to ensure timely and cost-effective servicing of land.

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field (desirable)
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Commercial and strategic thinker with a detail-oriented mindset
• Excellent project management and organisational ability
• The ability to effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required programmes are met
• A proven track record in residential development with emphasis on buying and selling serviced land parcels

For more information, please apply and ACR will be in touch