Senior Development Manager
2 days ago
City of London
Job Title: Senior Development Manager Location: London Package: £100,000 - 115,000 basic salary plus bonus & benefits Capstone Recruitment has partnered with a leading International Investor & Developer in the Residential Sector in their search to appoint a Senior Development Manager to play a pivotal role in a well-capitalised expansion into the UK Build-To-Rent sector. About the Role: As the Senior Development Manager, you will take a leadership position in designing, shaping, and controlling all aspects related to the fund's property development activities. This role presents an exciting opportunity to play a major role in creating one of the largest Build-to-Rent (BTR) portfolios in the UK. Key Responsibilities: • Work closely with the Head of UK & Development Director to grow a BTR platform with significant capital secured from institutional investors., • Manage an existing development team, overseeing development projects ranging from 250 to 500 residential units in London and key regional cities., • Lead technical due diligence on all new development projects, coordinating contract documents with the legal team., • Oversee development forward-funding and joint venture partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with required standards., • Manage direct development projects, both pre and post-planning, including the management of professional teams and external stakeholders., • Lead the implementation of an ambitious sustainability strategy., • Collaborate with the investment team in the preparation of development appraisals and financial models to assess project viability. Requirements: • Degree in Surveying/Property/Construction or relevant qualifications/experience., • +8 years of experience and a strong track record in managing similar residential development projects., • Proven project management experience, including overseeing the entire life cycle of development and construction processes., • Knowledge of building regulations, technical building specifications, planning application processes, construction, and procurement processes., • Experience in institutional BTR forward-funding projects is advantageous. If this opportunity sounds of interest, please reach out to Rob Joslin for a confidential discussion on +44 (0) 203 757 5010 or email