Development Operations Coordinator
4 days ago
City of London
Location: Marylebone Reporting: Anupriya Rajpal, Development Director Working Style: In-Person About Us Dominus is a privately owned, fully integrated real estate business operating across hotel and PBSA assets. We invest, develop, and operate our properties, with in-house teams covering the full lifecycle - from acquisition and planning through to delivery, operations, and asset management. Our portfolio continues to grow, supported by strong operational platforms and a robust pipeline of new schemes. Our aim is to provide exceptional customer experiences by delivering high-quality, well-designed assets that respond to user needs. We combine a highly knowledgeable internal team with trusted external partnerships and have built a strong reputation for quality across the industry. Role Summary The Development Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the development team by coordinating project activities, schedules, documentation, and communication across multiple live projects. Acting as the operational backbone of the development function, the role supports multiple Development Managers and works closely with the Development Director to ensure projects are well-governed, organised, and progressing efficiently from planning through construction and delivery. In addition to project coordination, the role supports team operations, compliance, and professional development. This position is designed as a stepping stone into a Development Manager or Development Operations leadership role for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Project and Development Co-ordination • Co-ordinate day-to-day activities across multiple real estate development projects, • Track project milestones, approvals, deadlines, and deliverables across the full development lifecycle, • Maintain accurate and well-organised development files, including contracts, drawings, permits, and approval documentation, • Support due diligence activities, including document collection, organisation, and review tracking Meetings, Scheduling and Tracking • Provide comprehensive diary and calendar management support to the Development Team, including prioritising meetings, coordinating internal and external appointments, and managing conflicting demands, • Ensure the Development Directors is fully briefed ahead of meetings, with relevant documents, agendas, and status summaries prepared in advance, • Schedule and organise project review meetings, consultant meetings, and internal development meetings, • Prepare meeting agendas, capture minutes, and track actions and follow-ups from project review meetings, • Maintain appointment trackers and key-date schedules for development activities, • Proactively coordinate calendars and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding actions CPD and Compliance Support • Arrange and maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) schedules and records for the development team, • Track CPD requirements, deadlines, and completion status, • Assist with compliance-related documentation, reporting, and record-keeping as required Communication and Stakeholder Support • Prepare regular development status reports and briefing notes for the Development Director, highlighting key risks, milestones, decisions required, and upcoming priorities, • Act as a central point of contact for information flow between development, construction, finance, legal, and leasing teams, • Coordinate communication with consultants, local authorities, lenders, and external partners, • Prepare and distribute internal and external status updates and reports Recruitment and Team Support • Assist with recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and onboarding logistics, • Support training and development initiatives across the development team, • Help coordinate internal training sessions, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and team development activities Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA or postgraduate diploma in business administration) desirable, • Strong organisational, scheduling, and document management skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools Key Skills and Attributes • Strong project coordination and deadline management capability, • High attention to detail with consistent follow-through, • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, • Professional, confident stakeholder communication, • Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach