Development Manager

Panoramic Associates; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A well-established housebuilder in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Development Manager to oversee residential schemes. This role involves managing the development process, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring projects meet viability and compliance standards. The company values a collaborative culture and offers opportunities for career progression, alongside a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in residential development and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in housebuilding or residential development required.
• Strong knowledge of planning systems and Section 106 agreements necessary.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development processes across multiple residential schemes.
• Manage external consultants and drive planning applications.
• Build relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders.

Skills

Proven experience in a Development Manager role

Strong knowledge of planning system

Commercially astute

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and organised

Job description

We are working in partnership with a well-established, privately owned housebuilder with a strong presence across the Midlands, who are looking to appoint an experienced Development Manager to support their growing pipeline of residential schemes.

With a reputation for delivering high-quality developments and a strong land position, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with clear growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Development Manager - Midlands (Hybrid Working)

£60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Development, you will take responsibility for a number of residential sites, managing the development process from land handover through to securing planning consent and preparing schemes for delivery.

You will play a key role in shaping developments, ensuring they are commercially viable, policy-compliant, and deliverable within programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development process across multiple residential schemes
• Manage and coordinate external consultants including planning, technical, and design teams
• Drive planning applications through to successful approval
• Work closely with land, technical, and commercial teams internally
• Build strong working relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategiesMonitor budgets, programme, and key milestones

About You

• Proven experience in a Development Manager role within housebuilding or residential development
• Strong knowledge of the planning system, land acquisition process, and Section 106 agreements
• Commercially astute with experience assessing site viability
• Confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive, organised, and delivery-focused

The Opportunity

• Join a financially stable, growing housebuilder with a strong regional pipeline
• Work on a diverse range of residential schemes across the Midlands
• Genuine scope for progression into Senior Development roles
• Supportive leadership team with a collaborative approach
• Competitive salary and package, including car allowance and bonus

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to explore similar roles in the Midlands market, please apply or get in touch directly.

All conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are happy to support any reasonable adjustments required throughout the process.