Senior Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading housebuilder as a Senior Development Manager, overseeing two flagship residential projects. In this strategic role, you'll manage the development lifecycle, collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality delivery while shaping communities. Competitive salary and benefits await.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential development with a housebuilder or developer.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning process and housing market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development process from planning to completion.
• Oversee planning submissions and lead project appraisals.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

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Are you a seasoned Development Manager looking to take the lead on large-scale residential projects? We’re seeking an experienced and driven Senior Development Manager to oversee two exciting new housing developments based in East & North London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded housebuilder delivering quality communities across the region.

The Role:

Reporting into the Head of Development, you will take full ownership of the development lifecycle – from acquisition support, through planning, design, and delivery – ensuring each scheme is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. With two flagship sites under your remit, you'll play a key strategic and operational role, liaising with internal teams, external consultants, and local authorities to bring ambitious visions to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the development process from planning to completion
• Work closely with land, technical, commercial, and construction teams
• Oversee planning submissions and support Section 106/CIL negotiations
• Manage design development and ensure compliance with relevant policy and regulations
• Lead project appraisals and ensure financial viability throughout
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and statutory bodies

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in residential development, ideally with a housebuilder, developer or H/A
• Strong knowledge of the planning process and UK housing market
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills
• Commercially astute with experience in managing budgets and appraisals
• Confident communicator and effective stakeholder manager

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary from £90k to £100k
• Excellent benefits package
• Genuine career development opportunities within a supportive and forward-thinking business

This is your chance to lead on transformative residential developments that will shape communities for generations to come.