Senior Development Manager

Blayze Group; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is looking for a Senior Development Manager to oversee residential projects in East London. The role involves managing everything from land acquisition to project delivery, ensuring compliance and timely completion. This key leadership position promises excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive salary of up to £90k.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Performance Bonus

Excellent long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in residential or mixed-use development.
• Strong understanding of planning, land acquisition, legal frameworks, and construction processes.
• Proven ability to lead projects from inception through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex schemes from acquisition through planning and delivery.
• Liaise with Legal, Technical, and external Solicitors for compliance.
• Lead the handover of development sites to full project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Coordination

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Development Manager to join a leading UK housebuilder and regeneration specialist. Based in East London, this is a key leadership role for a commercially astute and delivery-focused professional with a strong background in residential development.

You will play a central role in managing complex schemes from early acquisition through to planning, legal, and delivery stages—ensuring developments are viable, compliant, and delivered on time and to budget.

• Basic Salary to £90k
• Pension Scheme
• Performance Bonus
• Excellent long-term career progression and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Land and New Business teams in early-stage development planning and, where appropriate, lead on land acquisitions or renegotiations.
• Identify and address key development issues pre-purchase, coordinating with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition into project delivery.
• Lead the early handover of development sites to the full project team.
• Agree and manage construction budgets and delivery programmes, regularly reviewing progress against development checklists.
• Liaise with Legal, Technical, and external Solicitors to ensure timely completion of:
• Conveyance plans
• Section 38/104 agreements
• Wayleaves/easements
• Freehold transfers
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and contribute to environmental and sustainability targets.
• Submit Post Investment Reviews and support the completion of Project Close Out Reports.
• Actively manage development programmes, identify risks early, and resolve issues to prevent delays.
• Undertake land appraisals and maintain up-to-date project data for reporting and budget monitoring.
• Prepare internal approval documentation, including risk registers, and ensure full audit trail compliance.
• Appoint and manage external legal advisors and consultant teams (architects, engineers, etc.).
• Oversee planning application submissions and manage pre-construction technical information.
• Coordinate supporting surveys, reports, and assessments to facilitate planning and design.
• Foster strong communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project delivery.
• Represent the company professionally at client meetings, planning consultations, and with external stakeholders.
• Evaluate new development opportunities and prepare feasibility studies and offer documents.
• Actively network and build client relationships to help secure future business.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience in residential or mixed-use development, ideally within housebuilding or regeneration.
• Strong understanding of planning, land acquisition, legal frameworks, and construction processes.
• Proven ability to lead projects from inception through delivery with commercial focus and attention to detail.
• Skilled in contract negotiation, land appraisals, and financial modelling.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and team coordination skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Community Development and Urban Planning, and Construction

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