Development Manager – Land & Natural ResourcesIntroductionAre you a strategic real estate professional with a passion for unlocking the potential of land assets? We are seeking an exceptional Development Manager to join our Land & Natural Resources team. This is a senior, high‑impact role focused on maximising asset value, shaping long‑term development strategies, and representing our organisation at a national level within the development industry. If you thrive in complex planning environments, enjoy leading high‑performing technical teams, and want to influence the future of our strategic land portfolio, this opportunity offers challenge, autonomy, and industry visibility.About the RoleAs a Development Manager, you will take accountability for the planning, promotion, and delivery of strategic real estate projects across our national portfolio. You will lead and manage multi‑disciplinary teams, progressing sites through local Plan processes and planning applications, all while optimising value and identifying the most commercially effective exit strategies.Your role will be central in driving innovation, strengthening our market presence, and ensuring our real estate pipeline is recognised as industry‑leading.What You'll Be DoingIn this role, you will:Develop and deliver innovative strategies to maximise returns from real estate assets, including optimised exit strategiesManage a diverse project portfolio at all stages of the planning cycle, driving enhanced planning status and valueOversee budgeting, forecasting, and approval of investment spend for all development projectsIdentify opportunities and risks across the development pipeline and implement mitigation strategiesStrengthen engagement with the wider development industry, ensuring our projects and capabilities are highly visibleMaintain strong connections with Estates Managers and Managing Agents to identify future development opportunitiesLead teams of technical consultants, ensuring quality, consistency, and value for moneyRepresent the organisation with communities and key external stakeholders, including housebuilders, local authorities, and national bodiesMentor and support Land Development Surveyors within the teamKey CompetenciesWe are looking for an individual with:Deep, practical experience in assembling, leading, and managing teams of specialist professionalsProven success in securing planning consents and site allocations, including those with complex histories and planning challengesComprehensive understanding of the UK planning system and its political influencesStrong commercial acumen and experience generating value through strategic property developmentLeadership experience on major development projects, including land assemblyExpertise in financial matters associated with property developmentExcellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills across internal and external audiencesThe Ideal CandidateYou will be a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and relationship‑building capabilities. You'll bring credibility, confidence, and the ability to influence at senior levels across both the public and private sectors.The ideal candidate will:Have a track record of delivering complex planning outcomes and maximising land valueBe politically aware, commercially focused, and highly skilled in navigating planning and development landscapesDisplay strong communication, negotiation, and consultancy leadershipThrive in a national role with diverse stakeholders and project demandsQualifications & ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you will need:A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., planning, real estate, land management)Chartered status with an appropriate professional bodyComprehensive knowledge of real estate management, planning regulation, and development processesDemonstrable leadership experience in land and property development environmentsWhy Tarmac?You'll be joining acollaborative, innovative team.We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.Ready to build your future with us?In addition to the role of Development Manager, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communitiesinc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future?Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Tarmac TarmacCareers Development Developmentmanager SurveyingTarmac Trading Limited