Development Manager
Development Manager position
Salary: £70,000-£80,000
Location: London
Are you a sharp, commercially minded Development Manager who thrives in fast moving residential and mixed-use environments?
Do you enjoy taking projects from first glance to final handover – and switching gears quickly when needed?
This team is looking for a Development Manager who can run projects end to end across a broad portfolio: student accommodation, residential schemes, estate-based works and anything in between. Perfect for someone who wants ownership, pace and variety – not a slow, corporate machine.
What you'll be doing
Leading schemes from pre-acquisition through planning, design, development, delivery and handover
Running appraisals and presenting clear recommendations
Managing consultants and ensuring quality, cost and programme control
Handling a mix of large developments and smaller estate?level projects
Working closely with land, planning, construction and asset teams
Switching between projects quickly – this is a role for someone who enjoys variety and momentum
What you'll bring
Minimum 5+ years in Development, Project Management or running your own projects
Strong residential background; student accommodation experience preferred
Ideally with a Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying background/degree
Confident across the full project lifecycle, from concept to completion
Someone not looking to start immediately – ideal if you are thinking ahead to your next move
Professional, proactive, and comfortable working in a full time office environment to begin with
Why join?
High autonomy with real influence on schemes
Young, energetic and socially active team culture
Monthly drinks, events and cross‑team catch‑ups
Exposure to multiple asset types and project sizes
Open‑plan setup with real collaboration
Long-term career progression for someone who wants to grow with the business
Flexible and hybrid working (please note that hybrid working will only be available post probation)
For more details, contact Vekshana.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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