The original advert lists a closing date of 9 October 2026, which has passed, so I’ve left that out.

Senior Development Manager – Residential Development
 

Location: London – hybrid working
Salary: From £79,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

We are recruiting a Senior Development Manager to oversee a portfolio of complex residential development and remediation projects.

This opportunity would suit an experienced development or senior project management professional with a strong track record in housing delivery, commercial management and resolving complex project challenges.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of housing development projects, maintaining control of programme, cost and quality through to completion.

• Work alongside land and planning teams to turn pipeline opportunities into deliverable residential schemes.

• Procure and manage consultants and contractors, including contract selection and building contract administration.

• Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, appraisals and risk registers.

• Ensure compliance with development agreements, planning obligations and funding requirements.

• Build relationships with local authorities, development partners and internal teams.

• Prepare project reports and present updates to senior management and governance groups.

• Lead and support project staff, ensuring high standards of delivery and customer service.

• Oversee health and safety, regulatory and governance compliance across allocated projects.

About You

• Proven experience managing complex residential development or construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of development agreements, building contracts and contract law.

• Commercial awareness, with experience controlling budgets and managing project risk.

• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

• Confident negotiation, stakeholder management and written reporting skills.

• A relevant professional qualification, such as RICS, CIOB, RTPI or RIBA, or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of planning, development control and construction practices.

What’s on Offer

• Salary starting from £79,500, depending on experience.

• Hybrid working, with 20%–40% of contractual hours based at the reporting office or working location.

• 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 with length of service, plus bank holidays.

• Pension scheme with double contributions up to the scheme’s stated limit.

• Health cash plan and non-contributory life assurance.

• Up to 21 hours of paid volunteering leave.

• Employee Assistance Programme and lifestyle benefits.

Apply to find out more.