Senior Development Manager

Job description

Job Title: Senior Development Manager

Location: London

Package: £100,000 - 115,000 basic salary plus bonus & benefits

Capstone partnered with a leading international investor & developer in the residential sector in their search to appoint a Senior Development Manager to play a pivotal role in a well-capitalised expansion into the UK Build-To-Rent sector.

About the Role:

As the Senior Development Manager, you will take a leadership position in designing, shaping, and controlling all aspects related to the fund's property development activities. This role presents an exciting opportunity to play a major role in creating one of the largest Build-to-Rent (BTR) portfolios in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of UK & Development Director to grow a BTR platform with significant capital secured from institutional investors.

• Manage an existing development team, overseeing development projects ranging from 250 to 500 residential units in London and key regional cities.

• Lead technical due diligence on all new development projects, coordinating contract documents with the legal team.

• Oversee development forward-funding and joint venture partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with required standards.

• Manage direct development projects, both pre and post-planning, including the management of professional teams and external stakeholders.

• Lead the implementation of an ambitious sustainability strategy.

• Collaborate with the investment team in the preparation of development appraisals and financial models to assess project viability.

Requirements:

• Degree in Surveying/Property/Construction/Architecture or relevant qualifications/experience.

• +8 years of experience and a strong track record in managing similar residential development projects.

• Proven project management experience, including overseeing the entire life cycle of development and construction processes.

• Knowledge of building regulations, technical building specifications, planning application processes, construction, and procurement processes.

• Experience in institutional BTR forward-funding projects is advantageous.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please reach out to Rob Josin for a confidential discussion on +44 (0) 203 757 5010 or email r.joslin@capstone-recruitment.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-06-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English