Assistant development manager

We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing real estate development client to appoint an Assistant Development Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual to gain broad exposure across the full development lifecycle, working on a diverse pipeline of hotel, residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will support the delivery of multiple development projects, from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and operational handover.

This is a hands-on, varied position suited to someone looking to take the next step in their development career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Financial Analysis

• Undertake site financial appraisals and feasibility studies
• Build and maintain financial models
• Support bank facility structuring and loan processes
• Carry out financial covenant testing
• Monitor project budgets, costs and expenditure

Planning & Design

• Undertake planning appraisals across residential, hotels and commercial
• Review architectural designs (RIBA Stages 0–3)
• Liaise with planning case officers and manage submissions
• Review planning permissions and discharge conditions
• Lead on S106 reviews, negotiations and CIL considerations

Project & Consultant Management

• Liaise with and manage consultants, architects, engineers and viability specialists
• Assist with the appointment of consultants and agents (sales and lettings)
• Participate in and occasionally chair design team meetings
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews

Legal & Commercial Support

• Assist with legal documentation including:
• ASTs, leases and contracts
• S106 agreements and unilateral undertakings
• JCT contracts and legal packs for funding and disposals
• Support legal processes relating to acquisitions, disposals and financing

Delivery & Operations

• Support project delivery to ensure a smooth transition into operation (“soft landing”)
• Coordinate utility applications and statutory approvals
• Manage street naming and numbering processes
• Support monthly project drawdowns and lender reporting

Acquisitions & Market Insight

• Conduct market research across residential, hotel and commercial sectors
• Identify and assess new development opportunities
• Support feasibility and acquisition analysis

Candidate Profile

Experience & Skills

• Experience within real estate development, consultancy or investment
• Strong Excel capability
• Good understanding of UK planning system and development processes
• Knowledge of S106, CIL and real estate legal frameworks
• Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems (desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving ability
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
• Collaborative, with a team-oriented mindset