Senior Development Project Manager

Company: Virtual Hire Staffing
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Job Summary

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.

This 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.

Working 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess development opportunities, leading feasibility studies and appraisals

• Manage projects end-to-end: acquisition, planning, procurement, delivery and handover

• Lead the planning process including S106, S278, S73 and condition discharge etc

• Oversee cash flow, budgets and development performance against appraisal

• Work closely with the in-house contractor to manage design, tender and construction

• Appoint and manage external consultants across all RIBA stages

• Report on progress, risks and returns to investors and senior stakeholders

• Support leasing, marketing and operational strategies

• Ensure all legal, planning and contractual obligations are met

Requirements

• Multiple years experience in development and project management

• Proven track record delivering mixed-use schemes end-to-end (BTR, High rise residential and hotels etc)

• In-depth knowledge of the UK planning system

• Experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams

• Confident stakeholder and investor reporting

• Client-side or developer background and experience working for or with in-house or D&B contractors

• A good understanding of the North West Property and Built Environment market knowledge

• MRICS, MCIOB or MAPM (not super essential, the right experience is key with this one)

• Understanding of BTR and placemaking strategies

Not 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.

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Posted: May 29th, 2026