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Experienced Financial Controller is required for a well-established Property & Real Estate SME in Altrincham Your new company Your new company are a UK property investment and development company focused on delivering long-term value through the acquisition, development, and active management of property assets. With a strong presence in the commercial property sector, the business has particular expertise in industrial and logistics property, alongside interests in office, retail, leisure, land, and selected residential opportunities. Your new role In your new role as Financial Controller you will lead the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, statutory compliance, cash flow management, and commercial support to the leadership team. The role oversees finances across a UK commercial property portfolio and supports strategic decision making through clear analysis and reporting.The role manages day to day financial activity, prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, and ensures balance sheet reconciliations are regularly completed. It maintains financial controls, manages policies and procedures, oversees year-end statutory accounts, and works with auditors and tax advisers while ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. You will handle property related finance, including rental income, service charges, insurance recoveries, void costs, dilapidations, and capital expenditure. It reviews asset performance, provides variance analysis, works closely with property and asset management teams, monitors lease related financial matters, and supports acquisition, disposal, refinancing, and development activities. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified with significant post qualification experience, ideally within commercial property, real estate, or a mufti entity investment environment. It requires experience of preparing management and statutory accounts, along with a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial control. Previous team management experience is preferred. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge and a good understanding of UK commercial property finance, including rents, service charges, and landlord/tenant financial processes. It requires strong Excel and financial modelling skills and experience using accounting systems. High attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non finance stakeholders are also required. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £65,000 plus bonus, reflecting the seniority and responsibility of the role. You will also benefit from 25 days holiday, providing a strong work life balance, along with private medical cover to support your health and wellbeing. Alongside this core package, you’ll be joining a business where finance has a meaningful voice, offering the opportunity to influence decisions, shape processes, and contribute directly to the performance of a diverse UK property portfolio. You will work closely with an experienced leadership team, gain exposure across the full investment and asset lifecycle, and have the chance to continue developing your expertise in a supportive and growth focused environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4785272

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR - CLIENT SIDE The Opportunity Our client is a leading, dynamic, and award-winning property developer and construction business, based in Manchester City Centre, whose developments span across the Northwest, from city centres to suburbs, and up and coming areas. This is a pivotal board-level role, working closely with the Managing Director to lead the commercial function and ensure projects are delivered to agreed targets on cost, quality, programme, and risk. As Commercial Director, you will have full responsibility for the commercial performance of projects from land acquisition and feasibility through to completion and final adoption. You will lead and develop a multi-disciplinary commercial team, ensuring robust cost control, accurate forecasting, effective procurement, and strong governance throughout the project lifecycle. This opportunity would suit a commercially astute leader with a strong background in construction or residential development, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys challenging, shaping teams, systems, and strategy. What’s on Offer • Competitive executive salary, • Performance-related bonus scheme, • Private medical cover, • Contributory company pension scheme, • 25 days holiday, • A genuine opportunity to shape strategy, people, and performance within a growing business For a full Job Description, confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Andrew Kingsley MRICS: 📞 07879 413 765 ✉️ 🌐 ___

Associate Director - Infrastructure (Strong Pre-Contract Focus) Location: Manchester (with travel across the North West and Yorkshire) The Role This role is focused on the pre-contract development and governance of major public sector highway infrastructure schemes. Based in Manchester, you will lead projects through the early project lifecycle - from strategic outline case and option development through to procurement and contract award. You will work closely with public sector clients, technical consultants and statutory stakeholders to shape projects before they enter delivery. The position sits within a growing regional infrastructure team delivering schemes across the North West and Yorkshire. You will take responsibility for programme development, governance, funding approvals, procurement strategy and consultant team management, ensuring projects are robustly defined and ready for delivery. Alongside project leadership, you will support senior leadership in client relationship management, framework delivery and identifying new opportunities across the region. Key Responsibilities • Lead the pre-contract development of major highway infrastructure schemes for public sector clients, • Manage projects through early lifecycle stages including feasibility, option development, business case and statutory approvals, • Develop and manage project programmes, governance structures and reporting frameworks, • Lead the procurement and appointment of multidisciplinary consultant teams, • Oversee the preparation of project briefs, scopes and deliverables across technical disciplines, • Develop and manage procurement strategies, funding submissions and business cases, • Coordinate engagement with statutory bodies and key stakeholders including National Highways, Network Rail and the Environment Agency, • Oversee the development of EIA processes, environmental statements and planning submissions, • Lead development of land and property strategies, including voluntary acquisition and compulsory purchase processes, • Chair project boards and technical meetings, ensuring projects adhere to public sector governance and assurance processes, • Support regional client relationship management and business development activity Essential Experience • Demonstrable experience delivering public sector highway or major infrastructure projects in pre-contract phases, • Strong knowledge of early project lifecycle stages including feasibility, option development and business case preparation, • Experience managing statutory processes such as planning, EIA and environmental approvals, • Experience leading the procurement and management of multidisciplinary consultant teams, • Experience developing project programmes, governance processes and reporting structures, • Familiarity with public sector funding and assurance processes, • Experience engaging with statutory stakeholders and infrastructure bodies, • Ability to develop and oversee strategic project documentation and client reporting Desirable Experience • Understanding of NEC forms of contract and infrastructure procurement routes, • Knowledge of cost management and risk management principles in infrastructure projects, • Experience with government or combined authority funding structures, • Understanding of land acquisition and compulsory purchase processes, • Awareness of public procurement regulations and compliance requirements, • Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and community consultation Skills and Attributes • Strong leadership and decision-making capability, • Excellent stakeholder management and client engagement skills, • Strategic thinker with strong programme and governance oversight, • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams, • Collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams, • Willingness to travel across the North West and Yorkshire as required What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Enhanced company pension scheme with salary exchange, • Private medical insurance, • Smart Health support – including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness and nutrition advice (available to employees, partners, and dependants under 21), • Company sick pay, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days at 2, 5, and 10 years, • Paid volunteering days, • Life assurance, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Access to a benefits platform offering retail, restaurant, cinema and gym discounts, • Holiday buying/selling scheme (up to 5 days per year), • Trained Mental Health First Aiders across the business, • Cycle to work scheme, • Regular internal training and access to a structured learning & development programme, • Enhanced maternity, paternity and fertility treatment leave, plus paid time off for pregnancy loss

Business Development Director\n\n * International Sales Leadership / Global\n\n * Prospects to Global Sales Director\n\n * UK based with a UK / European and Global Client Base\n\n * Complex Engineering Systems / Defence Industry\n\n * Naval Marine / Defence / Critical Mechanical Engineering Components\n\n * FTSE listed company\n\n * Package; Basic salary between £90,000 to £120,000 basic\n\n * Plus, 170k OTE\n\n * Company Car or Car allowance\n\n * Pension scheme + private health care\n\n * Home office (but willing to spend time in the office) can live anywhere\n\n * UK – Bristol / Birmingham / Oxford / Manchester/ Nottingham / Leicester/ Leeds / Northampton/ Worcester /Swindon/ London etc.\n\nMercury Hampton is exclusively retained on this strategic appointment. This company is at the forefront of engineering innovation and several of their group divisions have doubled turnover over this last 3 years. Our client is a global multi-million manufacturer of bespoke engineering products for applications throughout the defence, naval marine and related industries. This group of businesses currently have a turnover in excess of £1Billion and continue to expand via organic growth and acquisition. Due to major expansion my client is looking for a dynamic sales winner/leader who will focus on ‘spearheading’ their international sales growth strategy and delivery alongside the Sales Director. The calibre of person is the most important thing; they are looking for an outstanding corporate hunter / leader who can be developed into a Global Sales Director. You will be SC cleared and have exposure to international defence markets land, sea or air. You will have a good grounding in mechanical engineering, you will probably have been working in a highly regulated critical engineering market, such as defence, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive etc. The key to this role is a dynamic can do attitude. They are looking to hire somebody who is world class with an entrepreneurial growth mindset.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is the perfect opportunity for an experienced international sales leader to further develop their career with a world-leading business and true engineering innovator!\n\nThey are looking for an outstanding individual who is driven and ambitious who can develop an international sales team and manage complex multi-million engineering solutions. This will be a home-based position with regular travel throughout the sales region, global. The BDD is responsible for global new project bookings leading the strategic and operational execution of business development activities ensuring strong revenue growth, and market expansion across the naval marine market globally both in submarines and warships. The BDD will also manage and grow some critical global key accounts which will deliver multi-million revenues.\n\nYou will lead a team of global Business Development Managers; involved in the hiring, coaching and retaining of high performing commercial talent delivering world-class pipeline development, forecasting, commercial governance and outstanding customer engagement.\n\nThe Business Development Director will drive sales and exceed targets you will be part of a highly successful rapidly growing company and team. You will develop the 5-year plan both in new construction project sales and aftermarket. Planning, market sizing and segmentation. You will be involved in NPD strategy and work closely with engineering, marketing, finance and other departments to deliver innovation and competitive advantage.\n\nWorking closely with marketing to assist research, content, events and campaigns. You will manage channel partners and agents, working with global OEMs and complex regional structures.\n\nThis is an amazing time to join this World Class company, there is major investment happening, their products are without doubt the best in the world their manufacturing capability is second to none. They are looking to hire the best strategic global sales leader from the defence industry to continue and facilitate their expediential growth path. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.\n\nPlease click on the apply button or contact Jonathan Sallis at Mercury Hampton directly. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days

Built Alliance are delighted to be seeking a Senior Development Project Manager to join a fast-growing tech driven Property Investment & Development Company where you will have full ownership of the development lifecycle across an impressive and growing portfolio of mixed-use high profile (Commercial/BTR Residential) development schemes across the North West.\nThis is a hybrid role combining development and project management, suited to an experienced professional who is confident to lead projects from land acquisition through to delivery and operation making this a very niche and involved role.\nWorking closely with the acquisitions team and in-house contractor, you will drive performance across programme, cost and quality on high-impact projects within a business that proudly combines development expertise with in-house delivery capability.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Identify and assess development opportunities, leading feasibility studies and appraisals\n * Manage projects end-to-end: acquisition, planning, procurement, delivery and handover\n * Lead the planning process including S106, S278, S73 and condition discharge etc\n * Oversee cash flow, budgets and development performance against appraisal\n * Work closely with the in-house contractor to manage design, tender and construction\n * Appoint and manage external consultants across all RIBA stages\n * Report on progress, risks and returns to investors and senior stakeholders\n * Support leasing, marketing and operational strategies\n * Ensure all legal, planning and contractual obligations are met\nRequirements\n * Multiple years experience in development and project management\n * Proven track record delivering mixed-use schemes end-to-end (Ideally within BTR, High rise residential and hotels etc)\n * In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system\n * Experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams\n * Confident stakeholder and investor reporting\n * Client-side or developer background and experience working for or with in-house or D&B contractors\n * A good understanding of the North West Property and Built Environment market knowledge\n * MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM (not super essential, the right experience is key with this one)\n * Understanding of BTR and placemaking strategies\nNot a typical role we often have the pleasure of recruiting for, if you would like to find out more, please do contact Rob Hayton at Built Alliance

Senior Development Finance Analyst\n\nManchester\n\n6-month Contract - Hybrid \n\n£39.23 per hour Umbrella\n\nARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Development Finance Analyst on a 6 month contract.\n\nThe Role:\n\nFirst point of contact for finance related matters, for both private sale and affordable housing property development \nBuild and maintain relationships between the Development and Finance Directorates, and work as a collegiate member of the development finance team \nLead on providing timely and accurate management reporting information for his/her scheme portfolio \nAct as the principal finance representative at monthly scheme progress meetings \nLead on responding to management accounting queries from regional stakeholders \nPro-actively supports the regional Head of Development Finance in reviewing commercial investment appraisals for proposed acquisitions, conducting financial due diligence, advising the Development team on deal structures, and drafting investment papers \nProvide ad hoc scheme investment analysis as required, including financial modelling \n\nRequirements: \n\nQualified Accountant or equivalent \nStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent knowledge of MS Excel \nProven experience in property development finance, ideally with prior experience of investment appraisal financial modelling for mixed tenure schemes \nThorough understanding of the UK residential real estate market. Experience of the strategic land market would be advantages. \nStrong track record of delivering timely and accurate management reporting \nA good understanding of technical and commercial risks associated to property development\nDisclaimer:\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

A property investment and development company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Development Project Manager.This hybrid role involves leading projects from land acquisition through delivery, ensuring performance across cost, quality, and timelines.The ideal candidate should have extensive experience

A growing residential developer in Greater Manchester is looking for a Senior Land Manager to lead land acquisition efforts. This role offers clear progression to Land Director and a competitive salary package, including bonuses.

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking an experienced Planning Manager in Manchester, responsible for leading planning strategy across residential schemes. You'll manage planning strategy and liaise with consultants and authorities whilst supporting land acquisition. Ideal candidates will have proven expe

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Land Manager / Senior Land Buyer to enhance our land function and drive growth in our development portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in land acquisition, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a performance-driven environme

Join a Market-Leading Executive Search Firm in Manchester Package: Basic Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 End-of-Year Bonus: Up to £20,000 Industry-Leading Benefits Company Shares Scheme Annual Wellbeing Fund This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated graduates with big ambitions to kick-start their careers within a globally renowned executive search firm, now expanding its presence in Manchester. Offering unparalleled training, progression, and exposure to top-tier financial and professional services clients across the region and beyond, this role is perfect for those eager to succeed in the competitive world of finance and talent acquisition. About the Company:The firm is a trusted advisor to some of the worlds most prestigious organizations across Investment Management, Investment Banking, Emerging Technology, and Private Markets. With offices in London, New York, and Hong Kong, they have successfully completed over 1,000 global executive searches. Their Manchester office provides a strategic hub for regional growth and industry engagement. What the Role Offers: Rapid career progression from Researcher to Partner Industry-leading training and mentorship, including rotational opportunities and direct work with senior leaders Exposure to leading financial institutions and innovative companies across the UK and internationally Opportunities to develop a high-value professional network in Manchester and beyond A comprehensive benefits package including equity options A supportive environment focused on personal and professional development Key Responsibilities: Preparing high-quality reports, CVs, and presentations for clients and internal teams Developing regional and global market maps that accurately depict organizational structures Supporting client meetings with relevant market insights and updates Building and maintaining a professional network within your chosen sector Conducting candidate interviews to assess suitability and presenting top talent to senior consultants Candidate Profile: Holds a 2:1 or First-Class degree from a Russell Group or Red Brick university Demonstrates strong A-level results and academic achievement Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of establishing rapport with clients and candidates Exhibits exceptional organisational and time-management abilities Self-motivated, determined, and eager to succeed in a competitive environment Curious, with a genuine desire to learn and develop professionally Virtus Talent is dedicated to supporting candidates throughout the interview process, offering coaching and career advice to maximize success. Their aim is to secure multiple interviews and job offers aligned with candidates aspirations, helping them showcase transferable skills and land roles in industries theyre passionate about. TPBN1_UKTJ

We’re seeking a driven Land Acquisition Expert to identify and secure suitable. Build and nurture relationships with landowners, land agents, promoters and local stakeholders to secure project access. Monitor UK renewable planning rules, land market trends and policy updates to inform acquisition

You will take full ownership of the planning process from land acquisition to securing planning permission, while also building and managing your future team in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment. Lead the planning process from Stage 0 (land acquisition) to Stage 3 (planning approval) across m

Ideal candidates will have proven land acquisition experience, a strong knowledge of the planning system in England, excellent negotiation skills, and an established network in the North West land market. Land Acquisition Professional based in Warrington, England.

Proven experience in residential land acquisition, ideally within a housebuilder or land consultancy. Shape the future of one of the UK's most respected housebuilders — this is your opportunity to take ownership of land acquisition across the North West. Lead negotiations on land acquisitions thro

The role involves heading pre-acquisition town planning, negotiating land deals, and managing planning issues with external consultants.

WiseGlow in the UK is seeking a Land Acquisition Expert to source and secure greenfield agricultural land for solar PV projects. You will lead end-to-end land origination, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation, ensuring alignment with UK planning policies.

A leading property development firm in Crewe is seeking experienced Land Managers to drive land acquisition activities across multiple regions.

Up to £90,000 + market leading land bonus (OTE circa £100k). Finding and securing land & partnership opportunities. Strong land bonus potential (£100k package).

Assist the Estate Manager in the execution of British Land policies and procedures to provide an operationally efficient, economically competitive, safe and innovative environment for occupiers and visitors whilst protecting the value of the landlord’s asset. Develop and maintain a close working r

The role offers exposure to a wide range of property and land assets, close working with senior estate leadership, and genuine scope to take on responsibility and advance over time. The client is a substantial landed estate, extending to several thousand acres, centred around a nationally significan

Gain in-depth knowledge of land acquisition and planning processes. Trainee Assistant Land & Planning Manager Roles with Taylor Wimpey. As a Land and Planning Trainee, you’ll:.

Ensure all planning, land acquisition, land access, compensation, and payment activities are delivered in line with Yorkshire Water policies, Codes of Practice, and governance requirements. This role sits at the heart of delivery, providing strategic planning and land acquisition expertise to unlock

A strategic land development firm based in London is seeking a hands-on Development Manager to oversee large-scale development projects. This role combines commercial responsibility with the opportunity to influence community development from acquisition to sale, focusing on mixed-use sites. The ide

Landis+Gyr Group, supports electricity, gas, water and thermal utilities in managing increasingly complex networks, improving operational efficiency and enabling more sustainable use of resources. As a standalone organization, Landis+Gyr EMEA builds long‑standing customer relationships and proven

You can be Land Manager – Senior Land manager level hence the broad salary range, one of the attractions of this role is you will be working with one of the leading Land Directors in the South who has a number of good contacts, procedures and expertise in place that will ensure your success. South

Join us at Landis+Gyr Group in creating sustainable solutions. Landis+Gyr Group is looking for a dynamic Project Manager in Manchester to lead complex operational and supply chain programmes.

The role delivers British Land policy, provides an innovative, operationally efficient, and environmentally competitive environment for occupiers, residents, contractors and customers, while enhancing the value of the landlord’s asset and leads the management of campus‑wide and public realm deve

Networking contacts such as local government officers, planning consultants, landowners and land agents. The role of Strategic Land and Planning Manager reports to the Group Strategic Land Director. Our Strategic Land Team are looking to recruit a Strategic Land and Planning Manager for our London/S

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but successful team, allowing the successful person to develop skills across all aspects of the land acquisition and development process and to move quickly to a Senior Land & Development Manager role based on successful acquisitions and planning applicat

British Land is seeking a Property Manager based in Marble Arch, London.

A strategic land promotion company is looking for an experienced Land & Planning Manager to join their team in Greater London. Responsibilities include sourcing land opportunities, managing planning applications, and negotiating with landowners.

Ensure all land acquisitions align with planning requirements. As a Land Manager, you will be pivotal in identifying, acquiring, and managing land for wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Stay informed on industry trends, policies, and best practices in land acquisition and renewable energy de

Are you an experienced Land Manager or Senior Land Manager looking to join a growing residential developer with a secure landbank and ambitious expansion plans? This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new‑build housing portfolio and driving the acquisition of high‑qualit

It manages over £7bn of finance for British Land and its Joint Ventures with a focus on unsecured finance at British Land, and secured finance utilitzed within Joint Ventures. Operate in full accordance with British Land policies, financing principles, and governance frameworks. The role contribute

It manages over £7bn of finance for British Land and its Joint Ventures with a focus on unsecured finance at British Land, and secured finance utilised within Joint Ventures. The role contributes to the execution of funding strategy, effective financial risk management, and ongoing development of b

We are looking to recruit a Senior Land Manager to join our expanding Southern Land team based in Basingstoke. The Senior Land Manager will identify, evaluate and secure land opportunities that meet, or exceed, the business needs for the Region and Area. Extensive experience of land acquisition, pre

A housebuilding company is seeking a Land Buyer in Cheshire. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in land buying or development, with essential Registered Proprietor (RP) experience. Responsibilities include sourcing land, building relationships with stakeholders, and negot

Candidates should possess extensive land acquisition experience, particularly in a private house building environment. This role involves identifying and securing land opportunities to meet business needs. A leading home building company is seeking a Senior Land Manager in Basingstoke.

Assist the Estate Manager in the execution of British Land policies and procedures to provide an operationally efficient, economically competitive, safe and innovative environment for occupiers and visitors whilst protecting the value of the landlord’s asset. Understand the British Land vision and

A leading project management firm in Manchester is seeking a Document Control Manager to oversee document control and information management for major projects.This senior-level role requires proven experience in the engineering or construction sectors, strong leadership skills, and a solid understa

Job Title: Retail Marketing and Events Manager.Location: Knightsbridge, London.Posting Start: 30/04/2026 | End: 14/05/2026.Jaguar is redefining modern luxury.Our new all electric era will set a fresh benchmark for elevated, immersive retail and our flagship Brand Store is where this vision comes to

HM Land Registry is seeking a Senior IT Service Manager to lead an experienced team focused on service management excellence.

To implement and maintain effective management systems and procedures in the delivery and continuity of service of the mechanical, electrical, transport and public health services to the tenant, while protecting and enhancing landlord assets within the building / estate. Review and comment on drawin

You will be rewarded for your efforts and will receive discretionary awards/ bonus for successful Land led deals and acquisitions. Land Manager / New Business Manager. They urgently require a Land Manager / New Business Manager that understands the social housing/ affordable housing market and can i

British Land Company is seeking a Technical Services Manager for its Marble Arch location.

Experience and demonstrable track record in successful land acquisition, utilising of a range of structures and proposals. Build a pipeline landbank through the acquisition of circa 250 homes per annum based on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow. As our Land Manager, you wi