Senior Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An independently-minded property developer is seeking a seasoned Development Manager to lead large-scale urban projects in London. This role involves overseeing financial planning, managing stakeholder negotiations, and ensuring timely project appraisals. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in property development, with a strong focus on planning and design. Join a multi-award-winning firm that values innovative thinking and collaboration, offering you the chance to make a significant impact on urban development in one of Europe's most dynamic cities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Development Manager in property development.
• Strong planning and feasibility skills with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor detailed development appraisals and budgets.
• Manage negotiations with external stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Urban Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Job description

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Deverellsmith has partnered with an independently-minded property developer with a multi-award-winning portfolio of some of Europe's largest urban development projects.

The role

1. Develop, maintain, monitor, and report against detailed development appraisals, programmes, and budgets.
2. Ensure the design of the development is progressively signed off internally at appropriate stages.
3. Monitor financial planning of development with the project financial controller.
4. Monitor Town Planning risks and negotiations in consultation with planning team and consultants.
5. Manage all negotiations with external stakeholders using relevant internal/external resources.
6. Ensure project appraisal is accurate and reflects the scheme.
7. Monitor and report changes in appraisal resulting from design changes.

What you need

• More than six years of experience in a front-end Development Manager (DM) position.
• Strong planning, feasibility, and design experience.
• Experience in a joint venture or collaborative project environment, particularly with local authorities.
• Development aspirations are met in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Effective communication between the project team.