Residential Development Lead: End-to-End Projects

Blue Diamond Ltd; Swan Village; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Albion in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead projects across the full development lifecycle, from initial due diligence through legal agreements, procurement and construction to completion and handover. The role requires coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders, strong commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

Office attendance is expected three days per week in the West Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects from initial due diligence through to completion and handover.
• Support new development opportunities following acquisition and through the legal process.
• Coordinate due diligence, identifying and managing development risks as projects progress.
• Assist with the negotiation and progression of development-related legal agreements.
• Manage and coordinate Development Funding Agreements and Agreements for Lease.
• Work closely with legal advisers, funders, operators, consultants, contractors and other key project stakeholders.
• Appoint, brief and coordinate external consultant teams throughout the development process.
• Manage projects through pre-construction and procurement, including contractor appointment and key project milestones.
• Oversee projects once on site, monitoring programme, cost, quality and development obligations.
• Manage the completion and handover process, ensuring contractual and stakeholder requirements are achieved.
• Provide clear project reporting to the senior management team across programme, risk, cost and delivery.

Job description

Albion in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead projects across the full development lifecycle, from initial due diligence through legal agreements, procurement and construction to completion and handover. The role requires coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders, strong commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

Office attendance is expected three days per week in the West Midlands.