Project Manager / Development Manager, Property Development

Centurion Corporation Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm is seeking a visionary Development Manager to lead exceptional student accommodation projects across the UK. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and manage projects throughout their lifecycle, from inception to handover. The ideal candidate will champion innovation, quality, and sustainability, setting benchmarks in design and environmental performance. You'll oversee budgets, timelines, and the procurement of essential services, ensuring outstanding value for all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across all project phases.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, and cost plans.

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished and visionary Development Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional student accommodation schemes and enhancement projects, spanning both greenfield and brownfield developments across the United Kingdom. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic leadership, technical excellence, and strong project management capabilities to ensure success throughout every stage of the project lifecycle, from inception through to completion and handover.

As a key member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of purpose-built student accommodation. You will champion innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that each project sets new benchmarks in design, safety, and environmental performance while consistently delivering outstanding value to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership and Delivery

• Provide leadership and oversight across all project phases : acquisition, inception, feasibility, design (RIBA stages or equivalent), pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, and cost plans, including forecasting, variation control, and value engineering.

Lead the procurement of consultants, contractors, and suppliers, administering ...