Development Manager / Senior Development Manager

Location: Central London

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 + 25% discretionary bonus + benefits

A 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 portfolio of hotel rooms, as well as plans to deliver a large amount of PBSA rooms by 2025.

Key Responsibilities

As a Development Manage, 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.

To apply for this position, please contact Rob Joslin (Director) on +44 (0) 203 757 5000 or email r.joslin@capstone-recruitment.com

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