Junior Development Manager - Construction

MFK Recruitment; Old Durham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Development Manager to assist in exciting development projects from feasibility to handover. This role involves supporting project managers, preparing reports, and coordinating with various teams. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in a relevant field and possess strong organisational and communication skills. Opportunities for training and career growth are provided in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Career growth pathway

Exposure to various projects

Training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Degree in construction, project management, engineering, or related field.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset willing to learn.
• Good attention to detail with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience or internships in construction/development preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with day-to-day coordination.
• Assist with feasibility studies, planning applications, and due diligence.
• Attend site visits and track project progress.
• Prepare reports, minutes, tender documents, and project updates.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

Degree in construction, project management, engineering or similar

Job description

Junior Development Manager - Construction

Are you looking to build your career in construction development? We're looking for a Junior Development Manager to join our growing team and support the delivery of exciting development projects from early feasibility through to handover.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting project managers with day‑to‑day coordination
• Helping with feasibility studies, planning applications, and due diligence
• Attending site visits and tracking project progress
• Preparing reports, minutes, tender documents, and project updates
• Coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams

What we’re looking for

• A degree in construction, project management, engineering, real estate, or similar
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• Good attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Experience or internships in construction/development (desirable, not essential)

What you’ll get

• A clear pathway for career growth
• Exposure to a range of construction and development projects
• Training, mentoring, and professional development support
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

If you’re passionate about development and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.