Development Manager

Location: Essex | Major Regeneration Projects | Hybrid Working Salary: To £75k DOE + £6.5k Travel Allowance + Bonus + Health Care An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Manager to join a leading residential development business delivering large-scale, high-profile regeneration schemes across East London and Essex. This role offers genuine exposure across both front-end development and live delivery, within a high-performing and well-structured development division that provides clear progression toward Senior Development Manager level. 🏙️ Current Portfolio You will play a key role across multiple major residential-led regeneration schemes, ranging from early-stage feasibility and planning through to live delivery and final phases. This is a rare opportunity to gain exposure across projects at every stage of the development lifecycle. 🧱 Role Responsibilities As Development Manager, you will operate across the four core development pillars: Planning - Planning strategy, consultant management and securing approvals Financials - Financial appraisals, valuations, cash flows and forecasting Legals - Contracts, legal documentation and joint venture structures Project Management - Liaising with internal teams, JV partners, stakeholders, Housing Associations and Local Authorities You will work within a collaborative "pod" structure led by senior management, managing a portfolio of complex residential schemes from concept through to delivery. 👤 About You Minimum 2 years' experience at Development Manager level Background in private residential development preferred (strong Housing Association candidates considered) Commercially astute with strong financial and legal capability Ambitious and ready to progress toward Senior Development Manager level Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment 💼 Working Pattern Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 1 day from home, 1 day on site Supportive leadership team with a strong culture and structured progression 🎁 Reward & Benefits Competitive basic salary with annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme Up to 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 39 days with service 2 paid volunteering days per year Private medical insurance (with optional employee-paid cover) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4× annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal and additional benefits