Development Director (Regeneration & Estates)

Development Director - Estates & Regeneration Rate: £700 per day Duration: 6 Months (Initial) IR35: Inside (Umbrella required) Senior leadership role responsible for directing a large‑scale estates regeneration programme within a Higher Education environment. We are seeking an experienced Commercial / Development professional to provide strategic leadership across estates, facilities and capital development activities. The role will drive commercial value, oversee major contracts and support the long‑term regeneration and optimisation of a complex, multi‑site campus estate. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial strategy across estates and facilities, ensuring value, compliance and financial control Direct commercial aspects of major regeneration, capital and refurbishment projects Oversee procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management Manage large FM, construction, maintenance and infrastructure contracts Lead supplier performance, KPIs, SLAs and continuous improvement Provide senior‑level commercial advice to academic and executive stakeholders Essential Experience Senior commercial / development management experience within estates or the built environment Higher Education sector experience essential Proven track record on major estates development or regeneration projects Strong contract management, financial and negotiation skills Experience with FM services, estates operations and compliance Desirable RICS, CIPS, IWFM or equivalent NEC or JCT contracts Sustainability or estates strategy experience