Senior Development Manager

Goodman Masson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking a Senior Development Manager in London to oversee a portfolio of residential development projects from delivery through to handover. The role combines strategic input with hands-on management of internal teams and external consultants.

You will manage budgets, timelines and risks, lead procurement and governance processes, and maintain strong relationships with authorities, developers and stakeholders to drive value across the programme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering residential or housing development projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams including consultants.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management in multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a portfolio of residential development projects on time and within budget.
• Manage project teams, internal staff and external consultants to required quality standards.
• Oversee budgets, cashflow forecasts, programme performance and risk management.

Skills

Project delivery

Team leadership

Budget & finance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Procurement

Communication

Job description

London / Hybrid

12 Month FTC

I'm currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Development Manager to join a large affordable housing provider.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of complex residential development projects, including new-build, joint venture and legacy schemes, overseeing delivery from the project delivery stage through to practical completion and handover.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of residential development projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage and motivate project teams, including internal staff and external consultants.
• Oversee budgets, cashflow forecasts, programme performance, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Lead contractor and consultant procurement, contract administration and project governance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, contractors, development partners and key stakeholders.
• Support new business opportunities, providing technical and delivery input into land bids and development proposals.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, improved quality and enhanced customer satisfaction.

About You:

• Significant experience managing housing development or construction projects, ideally within the affordable housing or residential development sector.
• A proven track record of delivering complex residential schemes, including joint ventures and mixed-tenure developments.
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing project teams, consultants and contractors.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious development professional to take on a senior position, influence project delivery and contribute to the creation of high-quality homes for a large development programme with a healthy pipeline on projects