Development Project Manager - Major Projects

JR United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Development Project Manager to oversee and coordinate major infrastructure projects across the UK. This role offers flexibility and autonomy, with opportunities for personal development and working on prestigious projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects efficiently, managing budgets, and collaborating closely with stakeholders.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Opportunities for personal development

Roadmap for progression

Personable environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mixed-use developments and infrastructure projects.
• Strong ability to coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent budgeting and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate key infrastructure to deliver serviced land parcels.
• Set and maintain programmes and budgets for major projects.
• Engage with clients and local communities on progress.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Value Engineering

Education

Relevant Project Management Qualification

Job description

Development Project Manager

Brookbanks operates nationwide providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, with a reputation for designing and delivering complex mixed-use projects.

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility, and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas, and make a real impact.

Our clients include many of the UK’s leading blue-chip residential and commercial property developers.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

• Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.
• Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.
• Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change, and shape the company.
• Innovation: we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset, free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy.
• Personal development: we provide opportunities to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership, and professional growth.
• Hybrid and flexible working: we trust you to decide how you work best and aim to accommodate your personal circumstances.
• Scale and scope: you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects.

As a Development Manager, you will be…

Working on major projects and mixed-use developments, coordinating key infrastructure to deliver serviced land parcels for house builders and commercial operators—enabling them to focus on their core operations. Your responsibilities include:

• Setting and maintaining programmes and budgets.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering.
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders, and local communities to report on project progress.
• Identifying and managing risks promptly to prevent delays and protect the company’s reputation.
• Coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the projects, including technical, planning, commercial, environmental, legal, and construction.
• Evaluating site constraints and monitoring risks.
• Liaising with Local Authorities throughout the technical approval process for Section 184, 278, 38, and 104 agreements, ensuring legal agreements are in place.
• Appointing and managing both internal and external consultants.
• Working closely with Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, and Production Managers.
• Ensuring that designs, reports, and applications are completed and submitted with high accuracy and quality, with all aspects integrated effectively.
• Staying informed on current planning, technical, and environmental matters.

Want to find out more?

To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent.