Senior Development Manager – Private Equity

Company: Capstone Property Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Development ManagerLocation: LondonPackage: £100,000 – 115,000 basic salary plus bonus & benefits

Capstone 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/Architecture 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 Josin for a confidential discussion on +44 (0) 203 757 5010 or email r.joslin@capstone-recruitment.com

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Posted: June 6th, 2026