Senior Development Manager

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NEW ROLE - Development Manager / Senior Project Manager – Residential Real Estate (Single-Family Housing)Our client is a specialist residential investor–developer with a mission to deliver value to landowners, investors, partners, and communities. Their focus is on building long-term partnerships and creating purpose-designed single-family housing schemes for institutional investors and operators.Using innovative approaches and modern methods of construction, they are delivering high-quality rental homes across the UK. With a growing pipeline they are positioning themselves as a leading operator and partner in the UK residential investment sector.The company has offices in London and Cambridge. You will be required in the London office at least twice a week but they are open to candidates living outside of London, particularly in the Cambridgeshire areaThe Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced candidate with a Development, Project, Technical, or Construction Management backgrounds in housebuilding and a strong focus on delivery. This is a cradle-to-grave role, offering immediate exposure to live schemes and the chance to play a pivotal part in shaping how the company delivers modern, sustainable single-family housing.The company has a very active pipeline, as such you’ll be hands-on from day one, moving quickly from handover and contractor management into design, planning, and delivery of upcoming projects.Key Responsibilities

Support acquisitions with development inputs, underwriting assumptions, and delivery risk assessmentsScope and manage external consultants, ensuring risks are reflected in legal documentationFull procurement of build contracts (typically JCT DandB), including budgets, ERs/specifications, and contractor negotiationsOversee contractor and consultant teams during construction, ensuring quality, programme, and cost controlManage reporting (weekly, monthly, and annual planning/compliance) across the full development lifecycleAbout You

5+ years’ experience in construction or residential development, ideally with housebuilder or investor–developer backgroundsStrong delivery experience (site and project management exposure essential)Wide knowledge of construction methods, planning, and technical processesComfortable working independently and taking ownership across multiple projectsExperience with sustainability initiatives and Net Zero housing products preferredProficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and OutlookWhy Join?

Be part of a growing investor–developer with a

unique single-family housing strategy

(not repetitive builds, but purpose-designed, modern homes using MMC)Work across the

full real estate lifecycle

– acquisition, design, delivery, and operationsImmediate involvement in

live schemes

with clear future pipelineFlexible role scope and career development – title and responsibilities tailored to your ..... full job details .....