Real Estate Development Manager

Centre People Appointments; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Japanese Real Estate firm is looking for a Real Estate Development Manager to oversee crucial development projects in London. The role involves conducting market research, maintaining relationships with developers, and leading due diligence processes. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in UK real estate development and excellent negotiation skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £50K–£85K depending on experience and provides the flexibility of hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of hands-on experience in UK real estate development.
• Strong understanding of UK local planning systems and housebuilding processes.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in engaging with UK-based developers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on the UK real estate sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers.
• Lead due diligence processes and coordinate with advisors.
• Prepare internal approval documents and investment proposals.
• Oversee the management of development projects.

Skills

Real estate development experience

UK business practices understanding

Communication and negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

A major Japanese Real Estate company is currently recruiting a Real Estate Development Manager in their London office. In this role you will act as a primary point of contact of partner companies including JV partners, real estate developers, and housebuilders. You will also be involved in all phases of the real estate development projects, including due diligence and legal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and collect data on the UK real estate sector to identify new investment opportunities


• Build and maintain relationships with real estate developers and housebuilders


• Lead due diligence processes, coordinating with external professionals such as legal, technical, and financial advisors


• Act as the primary point of contact in negotiations and partnership structuring


• Prepare internal approval documents and investment proposals


• Oversee the day-to-day management of real estate development projects

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of hands-on experience in UK real estate development (especially residential developments)


• Strong understanding of UK business practices and professional communication


• Experience working in UK-based organisations or with UK clients


• Strong understanding of UK local planning systems, housebuilding processes, and regulatory frameworks


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in engaging with UK-based developers and professionals


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location and logistics

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday

SALARY:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience: £50-£65K depending on experience


• 5 to over 10 years of relevant experience: £65-£85K depending on experience

START: ASAP

LOCATION: London (Hybrid working available)

Application details

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: MY46736) at the top of your message.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales