Development Manager / Senior Development Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 + 25% discretionary bonus + benefits
A leading real estate development and investment company focused on creating high-quality, innovative spaces across the UK is recruiting an experienced Development Manager to join an established team. With a portfolio spanning hotels, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and large-scale regeneration projects, they own and operate all developments, ensuring excellence from concept to completion.
The company is committed to expanding its portfolio, currently managing a significant number of hotel rooms, as well as plans to deliver a large amount of PBSA rooms by 2025.
Key Responsibilities
As a Development Manager, you will:
* Oversee the full lifecycle of development projects from concept to delivery, focusing on hotel and PBSA conversions and new builds.
* Manage and lead large-scale office-to-hotel conversion projects, 200 rooms plus per project.
* Coordinate across internal teams (development, project management, legal, commercial, planning) to ensure seamless project execution.
* Work closely with external consultants and contractors, including QS/EA professionals.
* Handle multiple projects simultaneously, with initial focus on hotels in the City of London, Camden and the North of England.
* Lead feasibility assessments, working closely with architects, planners, and other stakeholders.
* Engage with joint ventures or forward funding agreements following the planning phase.
* Report directly to the Development Director and collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and execution.
About You
* Experience: 10+ years’ experience in Development Management or Project Management, with a strong understanding of architectural processes and lifecycle project delivery.
* Sector Expertise: Prior experience in Hotels and/or PBSA development is essential.
* Project Exposure: Strong background in office-to-hotel conversions or similar large-scale projects.
* Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the feasibility process, project planning, and the development life cycle.
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple large-scale projects.
* Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise with both internal teams and external consultants/partners effectively.
Interested?
For more information or to apply, please contact:
07897069671 or p.chippindall@capstone-recruitment.com