Development Director - Project Finance & Real Estate

About the role

Balfour Beatty Investments (BBI)—the investment arm of Balfour Beatty plc—is seeking a Development Director with strong project financeexpertiseto join our New Business team and playa central rolein bidding,structuringand transacting complex real estate and infrastructure schemes.You’lllead the financial and commercial structuring of major projects across sectors including residential housing, PBSA, transport, water,transmissionand primary care—reviewing financial models, analysing key inputs, shaping financing assumptions and designing bankable structures that support value and successful financial close.

You will initially support a major London residential scheme, applying your experience in arranging development finance, including forward funding, forward purchase and LTCbased structures.You’llalso contribute to projects across our growing portfolio, working closely with JV partners, advisors and internal teams to drive financial strategy, negotiate commercial positions and lead workstreams with a high degree of ownership and proactivity.

What you'll be doing

Financial Structuring & Modelling

• Leading the financial and commercial structuring of a large scale projects spanning Real Estate, Transport, Water, Transmission & Healthcare.
• Reviewing, challenging and optimising financial models and development appraisals prepared by internal teams and advisors.
• Running sensitivity and scenario analysis to assess risk exposure and model resilience.
• Evaluating commercial, project and equity risks to ensure alignment with BBI’s investment criteria.

Commercial Negotiation & Transaction Delivery

• Negotiating heads of terms, purchase agreements, debt financing structures and forward funding arrangements.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating loan agreements and financing documentation.
• Supporting bid submissions, investment papers and governance reporting.
• Contributing to land acquisition, tender processes, project award and Financial Close activities.

Project Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining momentum toward key milestones.
• Working collaboratively with JV partners, advisors, contractors, lenders and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring project costs and supporting budget control and invoice approvals.

Development & Analysis Support

• Engaging with key stakeholders.
• Conducting demand and supply assessments and competitor benchmarking.
• Supporting financial modelling, funding analysis and commercial structuring for new opportunities.
• Assisting with procurement, tender processes and consultant/contractor engagement.

Market, Planning & Governance

• Undertaking market research, city and location analysis, and pipeline assessments.
• Liaising with planning and regulatory bodies to support scheme progress.
• Preparing and presenting investment papers and committee ready reporting.

Who we're looking for

Professional Background

• Proven experience within project finance.
• A relevant postgraduate or professional qualification (finance, accounting).
• Proven experience structuring and arranging project & development finance.
• Experience relevant to or transferable into the target sectors.
• Strong business development capabilities with excellent written communication skills.
• Exceptional financial and analytical skills, including appraisal review and development modelling.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, self‑motivated and confident in taking ownership of complex workstreams.
• A strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative yet capable of leading when required.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused and structured in approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain industry relationships.
• Flexible, resilient and able to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• A creative problem‑solver with a positive, professional attitude.

Why work for us

Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you will gain from developing your career with one of the world's foremost infrastructure giants, you will also enjoy:

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business.

We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, initiative-taking, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full atwww.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

About us

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to collaborating with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them.

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