Senior Development Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead multiple residential development projects in London. The role involves overseeing the delivery of high-quality homes and community-focused regeneration schemes. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact while working within a dedicated and high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex housing development projects.
• Strong understanding of residential development processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of residential development projects.
• Oversee the development lifecycle from site identification to handover.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Budget Management

Risk Assessment

Job description

Job Title: Senior Development Manager
Location: Farringdon
Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Temp Contract
Salary: 41 an hour - On going Temp Contract

About the Role

We're working on behalf of a respected, high-performing housing association seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the delivery of their ambitious development pipeline. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, delivering high-quality, affordable homes and community-focused regeneration schemes across region .

As a Senior Development Manager, you'll take charge of multiple residential development projects from inception to completion, playing a pivotal role in shaping communities and expanding the organisation's housing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of new build and regeneration schemes, ensuring delivery on time, to budget, and in line with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle-site identification, feasibility, planning, procurement, construction, and handover.
• Conduct financial viability assessments and manage scheme appraisals, budgets, and risk registers.
• Negotiate Section 106 acquisitions, joint ventures, and land-led deals.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (finance, asset management, housing management) and external partners (local authorities, contractors, consultants, funders).
• Ensure compliance with legal, planning, environmental, and health & safety standards.
• Mentor and support junior development colleagues and contribute to a high-performing team culture.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing complex housing development projects, ideally within a housing association, local authority, or developer.
• Strong understanding of residential development, including planning, funding, procurement, and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, conduct financial appraisals, and assess risk.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.