Senior Development Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm in Hatfield Peverel is seeking a Development Manager to assist in planning and delivering residential projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the residential planning process and experience in development appraisals. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team focused on innovative and sustainable developments, contributing to community-building projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in planning, design, and procurement of development projects.
• Managing public consultations and coordinating planning submissions.
• Supporting and negotiating legal agreements, including Section 106.
• Preparing and managing development appraisals and feasibility assessments.
• Producing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners for project delivery.

Skills

Strong understanding of the residential planning and design process

Proven experience running development appraisals and feasibility studies

Experience of public procurement, joint ventures, and local authority development partnerships

Ability to manage workstreams autonomously and meet deadlines

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Commercially minded with sound financial and strategic reasoning

Job description

Overview

Development Manager / Senior Development Manager

Deverellsmith has partnered with a leading construction and development business with a strong track record of delivering high-quality residential, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes. The business is known for shaping communities through sustainable and innovative developments, working in close partnership with housing associations, local authorities, and private sector partners.

Due to significant growth plans, a strong pipeline of secured long-term strategic partnerships, and several strategic sites expected to achieve planning consent through 2026, the business is looking to expand its development team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in (or leading, depending on level) the planning, design, and procurement of development projects
• Managing public consultations and coordinating planning submissions
• Supporting and negotiating legal agreements, including Section 106 and development agreements
• Preparing and managing development appraisals and feasibility assessments
• Producing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, partners, and funders
• Working collaboratively with internal teams, consultants, local authorities, and joint venture partners to ensure successful project delivery

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong understanding of the residential planning and design process
• Proven experience running development appraisals and feasibility studies
• Experience of public procurement, joint ventures, and local authority development partnerships
• Ability to manage workstreams autonomously and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially minded with sound financial and strategic reasoning