Senior Development Manager

Sorbon Estates; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the development cycle for a prestigious commercial and mixed-use portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a degree in town planning or real estate and a proven record in managing complex projects. Offering a dynamic environment, strong leadership role, and competitive salary along with an enhanced benefits package, this role is for those driven by shaping impactful developments. Join us in Beaconsfield for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on long-term projects.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary)

Bupa private healthcare

25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 with service

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experienced leader able to guide consultant teams and engage effectively with local authorities.
• Proven track record managing commercial or mixed-use development projects post-acquisition.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in feasibility assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full development cycle of high-value commercial and mixed-use portfolio.
• Shape the direction, viability and deliverability of developments from concept through to pre-construction.
• Drive performance across planning and development to deliver exceptional quality projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Project management

Feasibility assessments

Education

Degree in town planning, real estate, or related discipline

Job description

Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Type : Full-time | Permanent

At Sorbon Estates, our success is built on more than the properties we own – it’s built on the people who shape, enhance, and grow them. With a diverse and expanding portfolio across the South East, we focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that thrive.

Our commitment to quality, innovation, and long‑term investment drives everything we do, from developing new spaces to enhancing established assets, ensuring every project contributes to places that endure and enrich the communities they serve.

What sets this role apart?

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Senior Development Manager to lead the full development cycle of our prestigious, high‑value commercial and mixed‑use portfolio. Based within our Acquisitions team and working closely with Projects, this is a high‑impact role in which you will shape the direction, viability and deliverability of developments from concept through to pre‑construction.

The ideal candidate will excel at facilitating stakeholder engagement, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving performance across planning and development to deliver projects of exceptional quality. This is an opportunity to apply strategic insight, commercial acumen and leadership to make a meaningful impact on the growth and long‑term success of the Sorbon Estates portfolio.

About you

• Degree‑qualified in town planning, real estate, or a related discipline.
• Experienced leader, able to guide consultant teams and engage effectively with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing commercial or mixed‑use development projects post‑acquisition through planning and pre‑construction.
• Energised by transforming concepts into high‑quality developments, and motivated by solving complex project challenges.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in feasibility, viability assessments, and negotiating S106 / CIL obligations to secure deliverable, value‑aligned outcomes.

What you’ll enjoy as part of the team

• Leadership with impact – a key strategic role shaping the success of our projects and influencing the future of our portfolio
• Strong foundations – a financially secure, privately owned business with a long‑term vision and clear growth strategy
• Competitive rewards – attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15 % of salary), Bupa private healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package
• Calm working environment – newly renovated, modern offices in Beaconsfield Old Town with free parking and excellent local amenities
• Time off – 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with service
• Sociable culture – a dynamic, energetic team with regular company‑wide and departmental social events throughout the year

If you're driven by shaping high‑value developments from concept to consent, thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy combining strategic insight with commercial impact, apply now with your CV.