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We are seeking a commercially astute Development Manager to join our clients development team to oversee a key 1,500 unit JV project and also work on new bids and acquisitions. We are looking for someone with a strong background partnerships or Build to Rent (BTR), Single Family Rental (SFR) led residential development.
This role will suit someone who has personally managed development P&Ls, is highly confident with advanced Excel and financial modelling, and has experience working within Housing Association partnerships, joint ventures, or institutional delivery models.
The role
You will lead the pre-construction and development lifecycle of complex residential schemes, from land acquisition and appraisal through planning, legal and commercial structuring, to handover into construction.
A core focus of the role is financial control and viability. You will be responsible for building, interrogating and maintaining detailed development appraisals, managing scheme-level P&Ls, and advising on commercial strategy across multi-phase projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of development P&L for BTR / SFR and partnership schemes
- Advanced Excel-based financial modelling and appraisal interrogation
- Preparation and management of development appraisals, budgets and cashflows
- Supporting land acquisition, deal structuring and JV negotiations
- Managing Housing Association and institutional partner relationships
- Coordination of planning, legal, technical and design workstreams
- Management of consultant teams and external advisors
- Risk management, programme control and governance approvals
- Driving schemes forward to ensure commercial and programme certainty
About You
- Background in BTR, SFR, Housing Association delivery or partnership JVs
- Highly numerate with advanced Excel modelling capability (essential)
- Strong understanding of viability, funding structures and commercial risk
- Experience working with complex legal agreements and JV frameworks
- Able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Confident communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business, Finance, and Sales
Industries
Real Estate, Investment Management, and Construction
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