Land Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in the South West is seeking a Development Manager to oversee housing schemes. This role involves managing projects from inception to completion while providing opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in land, planning, or development, along with strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification is desirable, preferably related to property.
• Experience managing housebuilding projects through the development process.
• Understanding of land acquisition, planning, design, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating individual projects across multiple sites.
• Driving projects through acquisition, planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Ensuring projects meet the company’s objectives, including design specifications and financial targets.

Skills

Project Management

Land Acquisition

Planning

Design

Delivery

Education

Degree in Property or related field

Job description

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Development Manager - Residential Developer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a residential developer as a Development Manager, working on the development and delivery of housing schemes in the South West.

This company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression.

This is a new role within the business, reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, with strong potential for career growth as the development pipeline expands. You will be responsible for managing sites from inception to completion, including land acquisition and guiding schemes through development & delivery.

The salary for this role is £55,000 - £65,000 plus package.

Candidates should come from a land, planning, or development background with an understanding of the end-to-end development process of housing schemes.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and coordinating individual projects across multiple sites.
2. Ensuring projects meet the company’s objectives, including design specifications and financial targets.
3. Driving projects through acquisition, planning, design, and delivery phases.

Key requirements:

• Degree qualification is desirable, preferably related to property or a similar field.
• Experience in managing housebuilding projects through the development process.
• Current employment with a housebuilder or development agency.
• Understanding of land acquisition, planning, design, and project delivery.
• Driven, ambitious, and hungry for success.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently within a team environment.