Interim Development Manager

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Development Surveyor for a hybrid role. The successful candidate will focus on unlocking value across a national portfolio of operational and non-operational assets through disposals and acquisitions. This position offers a competitive day rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse property environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in development or asset management, ideally with experience in infrastructure portfolios.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on disposals of surplus land and property assets.
• Work to maximize site value pre-sale.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders through the development lifecycle.

Skills

Development or asset management experience

Commercial acumen

Ability to work independently

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS preferred

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid / South East or Midlands-based preferred

Contract: Interim (initial 6 months, potential extension)

Rate: Competitive day rate, outside IR35

We re looking for an experienced Development Surveyor to join a well-established property team on an interim basis. This role will focus on unlocking value across a national portfolio of operational and non-operational assets, through strategic disposals and selective acquisitions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and preparing surplus or underperforming assets for disposal, supporting value enhancement initiatives ahead of market launch, and managing the end-to-end transaction process. You ll also support on acquisitions where there s clear opportunity for long-term value creation or operational gain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on disposals of surplus land and property assets, from due diligence to marketing and sale
• Work closely with planning consultants, agents, and internal teams to maximise site value pre-sale
• Identify and support the acquisition of sites with potential to add long-term value
• Manage internal and external stakeholders through the development lifecycle
• Provide strategic advice on asset repositioning and future exit opportunities

Requirements

• Proven background in development or asset management, ideally with experience in infrastructure or operational property portfolios
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation
• Able to work independently and at pace across multiple projects
• MRICS preferred but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in a business with a diverse and complex property footprint.