Development Manager

Lloyd Recruitment Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a large organisation seeking a Development Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across a national estate, including greenfield, brownfield and refurbishment, with nationwide travel.

You will oversee multiple projects, ensure CDM compliance and health & safety, and lead design development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in construction project management.
• Experience administering JCT contracts.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety legislation.
• CSCS card holder; SMSTS desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Experience across greenfield, brownfield, or environmentally sensitive sites.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong organisational and multi-project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Confident working with internal teams and external consultants.
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace).

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from inception through to completion and defects stage.
• Oversee design, specification, and procurement of major works projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health & safety legislation.
• Act as Contract Administrator (JCT); site visits and progress monitoring.
• Prepare cost estimates and capital expenditure reports for senior stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and contribute to design development.
• Support planning applications and building regulations approvals.
• Maintain project documentation and standard specifications.
• Review drawings from concept through to as-built using AutoCAD.
• Monitor project progress using project management systems.
• Provide technical advice on site development and potential new opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects across a varied estate portfolio.

Skills

Construction project management

Communication

Report writing

Organisational skills

IT skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HND in relevant discipline

CIOB membership (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Development Manager
Outskirts of Crawley
Salary & benefits: £52,000 - £56,000 DOE + Company Car / Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a large organisation seeking an Development Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across a national estate.
You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously across greenfield, brownfield, refurbishment, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Development Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from inception through to completion and defects stage
• Oversee design, specification, and procurement of major works projects
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health & safety legislation
• Act as Contract Administrator (JCT), including site visits and progress monitoring
• Prepare cost estimates and capital expenditure reports for senior stakeholders
• Lead project meetings and contribute to design development
• Support planning applications and building regulations approvals
• Maintain project documentation and standard specifications
• Review drawings from concept through to as-built using AutoCAD
• Monitor project progress using project management systems
• Provide technical advice on site development and potential new opportunities
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a varied estate portfolio

Development Manager Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in construction project management
• Experience administering JCT contracts
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety legislation
• CSCS card holder; SMSTS desirable (training can be provided)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays
• Experience working across greenfield, brownfield, or environmentally sensitive sites
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Confident working with internal teams and external consultants
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)

Desirable:

• Degree or HND in a relevant discipline
• Membership of CIOB

Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.

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