Development Manager / Senior Development Manager

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in London is urgently seeking a Development Manager/Senior Development Manager to oversee a complex 600 unit planning application. The role involves liaising with consultants and authorities to ensure successful approvals while enhancing design and density. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing large-scale projects and a proactive approach to influence outcomes. Competitive salary range of £70,000 - £95,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex planning projects, preferably within high-rise or iconic urban developments.
• Strong coordination skills with consultants, local authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to influence design and density within regulatory constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage the detailed planning application for a complicated 600 unit scheme in London.
• Liaise with a team of consultants and the local authority to drive through a successful planning application.
• Identify opportunities to increase density where appropriate.
• Join the Land, Planning and Investment team to support driving through the planning application.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Role: Development Manager / Senior Development Manager

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 DOE

Location: London

Region: London

High profile London Developer urgently require a Development Manager / Senior Development Manager for a complicated 600 unit site in London.

Responsibilities

• Manage the detailed planning application for a complicated 600 unit scheme in London.
• Liaise with a team of consultants, the local authority and internal contacts to drive through a successful planning application.
• Identify opportunities to increase density where appropriate and work proactively to produce an iconic development.
• Join the Land, Planning and Investment team and provide expertise to support driving through the planning application in line with the bespoke design of the scheme.
• Contribute to the continued success and reputation of the developer, leveraging experience to support high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience managing complex planning projects, preferably within high-rise or iconic urban developments.
• Strong coordination skills with consultants, local authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to influence design and density within regulatory constraints.
• Track record of delivering planning approvals on large-scale schemes.