Development Manager

R13 Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and housing provider is seeking a skilled Development Manager to oversee residential development projects across Norfolk and Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects from RIBA Stage 0-3, along with strong stakeholder management and local planning knowledge. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary £60,000–£80,000

Company car allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Professional training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential developments from RIBA Stage 0-3.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across internal teams, consultants, and partners.
• Ability to interpret contracts, assess risks, and make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the feasibility and planning of residential development projects.
• Monitor project progress, risk, and compliance.
• Coordinate the handover of projects to internal construction teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Local planning knowledge

Project management

Risk assessment

Job description

R13 Recruitment are partnering with a leading construction and housing provider to recruit a skilled Development Manager. This high‑impact role offers the opportunity to oversee residential development projects across Norfolk and Suffolk, taking projects from initial feasibility and planning through to handover. You will act as the central point of coordination, working with internal teams, consultants, and JV partners to ensure projects [RIBA Stages 0‑3] are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of local planning, development strategy, and stakeholder management — balancing commercial insight with practical delivery. Flexible working arrangements are available, with office locations based in Newmarket or Norwich, alongside site visits across Norfolk & Suffolk.

The Company

A leading housing and construction organisation with an extensive pipeline of residential developments across Norfolk and Suffolk. They work closely with local authorities and housing associations to deliver high‑quality, compliant projects that create long‑term value. The company values collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking, offering stability and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £60,000–£80,000
• Company car allowance
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Professional training and development opportunities

The Day‑to‑Day

• Lead the feasibility and planning of residential development projects
• Formally develop project briefing
• Lead on concept design and development
• Select, establish and manage teams of external and internal specialist consultants
• Liaise with councils, housing associations, and JV partners to secure approvals
• Ongoing coordination of multi‑disciplinary teams, including chairing meetings
• Monitor project progress, risk, and compliance
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and funding requirements
• Ensure clear communication across stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency
• Coordinate the handover of projects to internal construction teams

You Will Have / Be

• Experience managing residential developments from RIBA Stage 0‑3
• Exposure with joint venture or partnership projects
• Knowledge of local planning processes and exposure to local authority liaison
• Strong stakeholder management skills across internal teams, consultants, and partners
• Ability to interpret contracts, assess risks, and make strategic decisions
• Confidence managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Commercial awareness, with a focus on delivering value and quality
• Collaborative, organised, and self‑motivated

How to Apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please email your CV to Rebecca Headden – Business Partner at R13 Recruitment. If you do not hear from us within five working days, please assume your application has not been successful.