Assistant Development Manager

We are working on behalf of a well-established and growing real estate development client to appoint an Assistant Development Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual to gain broad exposure across the full development lifecycle, working on a diverse pipeline of hotel, residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will support the delivery of multiple development projects from initial feasibility and planning through to construction and operational handover.

This is a hands-on, varied position suited to someone looking to take the next step in their development career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Financial Analysis
• Undertake site financial appraisals, feasibility studies and development analysis
• Build and maintain financial models, support bank facility structuring and assist with loan processes
• Carry out financial covenant testing and monitor project budgets, costs and expenditure

Planning & Design
• Undertake planning appraisals across residential, hotel and commercial schemes
• Review architectural designs across RIBA Stages 0–3
• Liaise with planning case officers, manage submissions and review planning conditions
• Support S106 reviews, negotiations and CIL considerations

Project & Consultant Management
• Liaise with consultants, architects, engineers and viability specialists
• Assist with consultant and agent appointments across sales and lettings
• Attend and occasionally chair design team meetings, site inspections and progress reviews

Legal & Commercial Support
Support legal processes relating to acquisitions, disposals and financing, including:

• ASTs, leases and contracts
• S106 agreements and unilateral undertakings
• JCT contracts and funding/disposal documentation

Delivery & Operations
• Support project delivery and operational handover ("soft landing")
• Coordinate utility applications and statutory approvals
• Manage street naming and numbering processes
• Support monthly project drawdowns and lender reporting

Acquisitions & Market Insight
• Conduct market research across residential, hotel and commercial sectors
• Identify and assess new development opportunities
• Support feasibility assessments and acquisition analysis

Candidate Profile

Experience & Skills
• Experience within real estate development, consultancy or investment
• Strong Excel capability and financial modelling skills
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and development processes
• Knowledge of S106, CIL and real estate legal frameworks
• Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems (desirable)

Personal Attributes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving ability
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with a commercial mindset