We are seeking a commercially astute Development Manager to join our clients development team to oversee a key 1,500 unit JV project and also work on new bids and acquisitions. We are looking for someone with a strong background partnerships or Build to Rent (BTR), Single Family Rental (SFR) led residential development.This role will suit someone who has personally managed development P&Ls, is highly confident with advanced Excel and financial modelling, and has experience working within Housing Association partnerships, joint ventures, or institutional delivery models.The roleYou will lead the pre-construction and development lifecycle of complex residential schemes, from land acquisition and appraisal through planning, legal and commercial structuring, to handover into construction.A core focus of the role is financial control and viability. You will be responsible for building, interrogating and maintaining detailed development appraisals, managing scheme-level P&Ls, and advising on commercial strategy across multi-phase projects.Key ResponsibilitiesFull ownership of development P&L for BTR / SFR and partnership schemesAdvanced Excel-based financial modelling and appraisal interrogationPreparation and management of development appraisals, budgets and cashflowsSupporting land acquisition, deal structuring and JV negotiationsManaging Housing Association and institutional partner relationshipsCoordination of planning, legal, technical and design workstreamsManagement of consultant teams and external advisorsRisk management, programme control and governance approvalsDriving schemes forward to ensure commercial and programme certaintyAbout YouProven experience managing development P&L on residential schemesBackground in BTR, SFR, Housing Association delivery or partnership JVsHighly numerate with advanced Excel modelling capability (essential)Strong understanding of viability, funding structures and commercial riskExperience working with complex legal agreements and JV frameworksAble to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneouslyConfident communicator with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindsetFull UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally