Senior Development Manager

Aldwych Consulting; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development firm in Central London seeks a Senior Development Manager to lead projects across the UK's hospitality and PBSA sectors. The role requires extensive experience in project management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. Competitive salary up to £100,000 with performance-based bonuses offered in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Outstanding performance-based bonus

Collaborative family-owned environment

Opportunity for senior-level influence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in property development or project management.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale hospitality or residential projects.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with funders, JV partners, and contractors.
• Oversee risk management, budget control, and financial reporting.

Skills

Project delivery

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

Senior Development Manager - High-Quality Hotels & PBSA

Central London (Office/Site Based, 5 Days a Week)

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Package + Excellent Performance-Based Bonus

Are you an experienced Development Manager ready to step up into a senior leadership role?

We are representing a family-owned developer with a reputation for delivering landmark hotels and purpose build student accommodation projects across London and the UK. With an ambitious pipeline and an emphasis on creating unique, high-quality, customer-focused spaces, they are now seeking a Senior Development Manager to join their team in Central London.

The Opportunity

As Senior Development Manager, you will:

• Lead projects through every stage of the development lifecycle, from planning consent to Practical Completion.
• Take charge of design, delivery, and customer experience to ensure schemes align with the company's values.
• Manage relationships with funders, JV partners, local authorities, operators, statutory bodies, and contractors.
• Oversee risk management, budget control, and financial reporting in partnership with the Finance Team.
• Drive efficiency and innovation to balance commercial success with quality and customer well-being.
• Represent the business at industry events, promoting its values and forging influential partnerships.
• Play an active role in the Senior Development Team, contributing to company-wide governance and strategy.
• Line manage, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring high performance and growth within the development function.

About You

We are looking for someone who not only excels in project delivery but also thrives in a leadership role. You will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• At least 10 years' experience in property development, project management, or a related sector.
• A strong track record in managing large-scale hospitality, residential, or PBSA developments.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven experience motivating and developing teams.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage budgets, contracts, and negotiations.
• A deep understanding of planning processes, building regulations, and industry best practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.

Why Join?

Salary up to £100,000 per annum + package.

Outstanding performance-based bonus.

Opportunity to lead landmark hotel and PBSA projects across London and the UK.

A collaborative, family-owned environment that values innovation, quality, and long-term vision.

Senior-level responsibility with influence across projects, teams, and business strategy.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.