Development Manager / Senior Development Manager

Capstone Recruitment

  • London
  • £95,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Development Manager / Senior Development ManagerLocation: Central LondonSalary: £95,000 - £100,000 + 25% discretionary bonus + benefitsA leading real estate development and investment company focused on creating high-quality, innovative spaces across the UK is recruiting an experienced Development Manager to join an established team. With a portfolio spanning hotels, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), and large-scale regeneration projects, they own and operate all developments, ensuring excellence from concept to completion.The company is committed to expanding its portfolio, currently managing a significant number of hotel rooms, as well as plans to deliver a large amount of PBSA rooms by 2025.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Development Manager, you will:
  • Oversee the full lifecycle of development projects from concept to delivery, focusing on hotel and PBSA conversions and new builds.
  • Manage and lead large-scale office-to-hotel conversion projects, 200 rooms plus per project.
  • Coordinate across internal teams (development, project management, legal, commercial, planning) to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Work closely with external consultants and contractors, including QS/EA professionals.
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously, with initial focus on hotels in the City of London, Camden and the North of England.
  • Lead feasibility assessments, working closely with architects, planners, and other stakeholders.
  • Engage with joint ventures or forward funding agreements following the planning phase.
  • Report directly to the Development Director and collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and execution.
About You
  • Experience: 10+ years' experience in Development Management or Project Management, with a strong understanding of architectural processes and lifecycle project delivery.
  • Sector Expertise: Prior experience in Hotels and/or PBSA development is essential.
  • Project Exposure: Strong background in office-to-hotel conversions or similar large-scale projects.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the feasibility process, project planning, and the development life cycle.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple large-scale projects.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise with both internal teams and external consultants/partners effectively.
Interested?For more information or to apply, please contact:p.chippindall@capstone-recruitment.comSeniority LevelDirectorIndustry
  • Construction
Employment TypeFull-timeJob Functions
  • Product Management
Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • New Builds
  • Development Management
  • Real Estate Development Projects
  • Communication
  • Large-scale Projects
  • Project Implementation
  • Project Delivery
  • Project

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