Job Description
Technical Development Manager Job in Chichester, West Sussex
New opportunity for a Technical Development Manager job with a property developer based in Chichester, West Sussex. Our client is predominately focused on strategic land promotion and property development across the South East. Now expanding their team and looking for a well-rounded Technical Manager to oversee projects from identification, acquisition, and delivery. Offering a salary of up to £70k + bonus.
With a strong regional presence, the team is currently active on several sites per year, typically 100 - 250 units, with plans to scale up. The role would suit someone from a technical, planning or land background who understands the full development lifecycle, not just deal-making, and is looking to move into a client-side role. You'll be joining a small but well-respected team at a key stage in their expansion.
Role & Responsibilities
* Lead technical due diligence pre-acquisition, assessing risks around ground conditions, flooding, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure
* Manage project viability and programming, ensuring regular updates and coordination across teams
* Oversee budgets and financial controls to ensure cost-effective delivery
* Monitor project performance against key indicators, budgets, and timelines
* Plan and coordinate complex, interdependent project tasks to ensure smooth progression
* Manage or coordinate design teams through the planning process, including value engineering
* Support technical and planning requirements during land sales and oversee third-party infrastructure delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree qualified in a relevant subject area such as planning, real estate, or surveying
* Chartered status is highly desirable
* Strong understanding of the full development life cycle
* Experience in land promotion or development management
* Strong technical knowledge of site appraisals and infrastructure
* Exposure to financial reporting and project programmes
* Full UK Driving Licence and car.
What you get back
* Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
* Discretionary bonus
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Newly refurbished office space
* Development opportunities and career progression.
Apply
If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
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