Senior Development Manager

abrdn; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Development Manager to oversee property developments and manage associated risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, knowledge of relevant regulations, and proficiency in tools like Excel. This role offers competitive benefits, including generous leave and pension contributions, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

40 days’ annual leave

16% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Development Manager.
• Extensive project management and delivery experience.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and construction risk through design briefs and budgets.
• Oversee design, procurement, and delivery of developments.
• Conduct feasibility studies and commercial appraisals.

Skills

Project management

Advanced Excel

Knowledge of Building Safety Act

Experience with Argus Developer

Job description

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At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:

interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them.

Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.

Our investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the Department

The Property Development function is responsible for all aspects of developing properties, from sourcing development deals, initial planning, negotiating contracts, design, engineering, and financing, to the completion of construction and leasing.

About the Role

The Senior Development Manager manages development and construction risk through design briefs, budgets, programmes, consultant services, and appointments, as well as coordinating planning and design teams. You will also oversee the design, procurement, and delivery of developments and major/complex Asset Management construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset reviews
• Feasibility studies and commercial appraisals
• Planning strategies and repurposing
• Site acquisition (utilising developer network for stock as well as DD development constraints)
• Development and construction risk management
• Preparation of design briefs, budgets, and programmes
• Consultant services, appointments, and coordination of planning and design teams
• External stakeholder management
• Manage design, procurement, and delivery of developments
• Manage procurement and delivery of major/complex Asset Management construction projects
• Negotiate Development Agreements, AfLs, and JVs
• Manage capex budgets
• Provide strategic technical advice to FM’s and DM’s

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience as a Senior Development Manager
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act
• Experience using Argus Developer (preferred)
• Extensive project management and delivery experience
• Advanced Excel skills

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you have a disability and wish to apply under the scheme, please notify us via the candidate questionnaire for support during your application.

We offer a supportive environment with learning opportunities, competitive rewards including 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% pension contribution, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts, season ticket loans, and employee discounts. More details can be found about our benefits.

Our Business

Our focus is on enabling clients to be better investors through three growth areas tailored to their evolving needs. Learn more about our work.

Inclusive Working

We support flexible working arrangements that combine face-to-face collaboration with remote work, fostering a balanced and inclusive environment.

Diversity and inclusion are central to our identity and operations.