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Assistant development manager

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Matchtech
Assistant development manager
Posted: 25 July
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Job summary

Due to continued growth and expansion within our property and residential development businesses, we are seeking an Assistant Development Manager to join our team at our Head Office in Durham.

Key skills required for this role

Must have previous experience of managing projects in the development industry

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Job description

You'll be part of a small but dynamic team that works closely together to deliver high-value outcomes across our property development projects. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site and office visits as required.

As Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, while proactively managing risk, driving efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety are never compromised.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support Senior Development Manager and senior leadership in implementing project strategy
2. Lead project teams in developing concepts into deliverable designs
3. Coordinate and prepare commercial assessments and appraisals with internal teams
4. Prepare reports for senior management and project boards
5. Manage and chair internal and external project meetings
6. Oversee planning applications and coordinate responses
7. Negotiate planning conditions and Section 106 agreements
8. Maximise commercial potential and resolve planning or technical challenges
9. Coordinate Health & Safety and undertake site risk assessments
10. Lead budgeting and manage procurement processes
11. Manage appointments and contracts with external consultants
12. Establish and direct project teams, including programme planning
13. Guide development briefs, marketing strategies, and site sales
14. Maintain stakeholder engagement (e.g. local authorities, councillors, landowners, community groups)
15. Support identification, acquisition, planning, and delivery of new development opportunities
16. Promote and ensure compliance with company project management frameworks and quality standards
17. Ensure all projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and targets
18. Provide monthly management reporting and KPIs to senior leadershipTeam Support
19. Report to the Senior Development Manager and assist with tasks across the project portfolio

About You
Essential:

20. Proven experience in managing property development projects
21. Solid understanding of planning processes and policies
22. Strong project management skills within a property-related environment
23. Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
24. Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and appraisals
25. Familiarity with legal, statutory, and health & safety considerations
26. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement
27. UK driving licence

Desirable:

28. Recognised property-related qualification (MRICS or MRTPI preferred)
29. Experience in residential development from a housebuilder or consultancy perspective
30. Working knowledge of MS Project and structured project management processes

Key Personal Attributes:

31. Commercially minded and strategically driven
32. Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
33. Personable, collaborative, and self-aware
34. Resilient and adaptable to change
35. Committed to integrity, teamwork, and high standards
36. Broad understanding of development-related technical disciplines
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