Senior Development Manager

Position Details

• Title: Senior Development Manager
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: Starting from £79,500 per annum (London), dependant on experience, plus ECU allowance (if policy requirements are met)
• Grade: 11
• Reporting Office: Stratford, London
• Agile Worker: 20% – 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)
• Closing Date: 23rd of April 2026

Benefits

• Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
• 28 days Annual Leave, rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
• Lifestyle benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme

Join our Development & Regeneration Team at L&Q! At L&Q, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes and thriving communities. As a Senior Development Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex housing-led regeneration projects, ensuring excellence in quality, value, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery – Manage a portfolio of housing-led regeneration projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Lead on project team working and contribute to bidding for new regeneration schemes.
• Strategic Development & Planning – Support the identification and evaluation of new and existing regeneration opportunities. Contribute to business case development, options appraisals, and the production of detailed project plans and risk registers.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration – Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners including local authorities, joint venture partners, contractors, and consultants. Represent L&Q in public forums and governance groups.
• Financial & Risk Management – Take responsibility for project budgets, ensuring effective financial control and best value. Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with planning, funding, and legal obligations.
• Team Leadership & Compliance – Manage and support project staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with health and safety, regulatory, and governance standards.
• Customer Focus & Social Impact – Work with the Communities team and L&Q Foundation to deliver long-term social and economic regeneration outcomes. Maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction and quality of accommodation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Project Management Expertise – Strong experience managing complex housing, regeneration, joint venture or construction projects, with a proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen – Skilled in financial planning, risk management, and value engineering, with a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Technical Knowledge – Professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, CIOB, RTPI, RIBA) or equivalent experience, with knowledge of planning, development control, and construction practices.
• IT Proficiency – Confident using Microsoft Office and business systems, development appraisals with strong coordination and multitasking abilities.
• Customer & Community Focus – A commitment to customer satisfaction and experience working in customer-facing environments.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk.

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