Development Manager

Cove Bay Developments; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cove Bay Developments seeks a proactive Development Manager (Consultant) to spearhead investment and strategic initiatives across the Caribbean. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in real estate investment, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for creating exceptional projects in alluring locations. This role offers high earning potential alongside opportunities for international travel and collaboration with esteemed hospitality brands.

Benefits

High earnings potential based on closed deals

Opportunity for international travel

Financial incentives

Work with globally recognized hospitality brands

Participation in cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• 7+ years in real estate development, investment, or private equity.
• Ability to raise and structure capital for development projects.
• Experience in mixed-use or resort developments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on sourcing investment and strategic development.
• Oversee site inspections, feasibility reviews, and legal negotiations.
• Manage financial progress from acquisition to delivery.

Skills

Real Estate Investment

Financial Modeling

Joint Ventures

Investor Relations

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

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Cove Bay Developments is a design-led development company dedicated to creating exceptional residential and hospitality environments in the Caribbean. Specializing in discovering unique locations, we focus on blending natural landscapes and vibrant culture with world-class design and hospitality.

Our approach includes development masterplanning, architecture, interior design, and construction to create landmark destinations. Our holistic techniques ensure meticulously designed public and private spaces that provide memorable experiences of modern Caribbean living.

Role Description:

Development Manager (Consultant) – Investment & Strategy | UK, USA or Caribbean | Real Estate | Remote

We are hiring a Development Manager (Consultant) to lead on international investment sourcing and strategic development across the Caribbean, including a high-profile mixed-use luxury resort currently in motion in the region.

This is a commercial leadership role ideal for someone with a strong real estate investment background and the ability to raise capital, structure deals, and guide development progress through financial, legal, and technical milestones. The role is open to candidates based in the UK, USA, or Caribbean, and involves remote work with some potential international travel.

Responsibilities:

• Source, pitch, and close international investment into active development projects.
• Lead investor relations, including pitch decks, data rooms, financial models, and investment packs.
• Structure joint ventures or equity partnerships with aligned strategic capital partners.

Strategic Development Oversight

• Appraise new development and redevelopment opportunities across the Caribbean.
• Manage site inspections, feasibility reviews, due diligence, and legal negotiations.
• Review redundant real estate for repositioning potential and support strategic site acquisitions.

Delivery Management

• Oversee financial progress of developments from acquisition through to delivery.
• Liaise with attorneys, consultants, and relevant agencies to manage risks and ensure alignment.
• Monitor commercial KPIs, timelines, and budget control while providing board-level reporting.

Experience:

• 7+ years in real estate development, investment, or private equity.
• Proven ability to raise and structure capital for property development or hospitality schemes.
• Excellent financial modelling and commercial strategy skills.
• Familiarity with mixed-use or resort developments; Caribbean or emerging market experience is a strong advantage.
• Self-motivated, confident communicator and experienced in handling high-level negotiations
• Confidence working with senior decision-makers and project stakeholders
• An interest in architecture, placemaking, and sustainable tourism-led development (a bonus)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA with a focus on real estate, investment, or development (preferred).
• Professional certifications (e.g., MRICS, CFA, PMP) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Being part of one of the only cutting edge, design-led real estate development companies in the Caribbean operating in a niche market.
• A high profile role within the organisation
• The chance to assist the delivery of high profile Caribbean development
• The opportunity to benefit from Cove Bay Developments’ international exposure to multiple market sectors
• High earnings potential based on closed deals
• The opportunity to benefit from a number of financial incentives available with the company
• The chance to work with globally recognised hospitality brands
• Opportunities for international travel, including project site visits

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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