Senior Development Manager

<p><b>Senior Development Manager</b></p> <p><b>Location:&nbsp;</b>Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire</p> <p><b>Type:&nbsp;</b>Full-time | Permanent</p> <p>Our client&rsquo;s success is built on more than the properties they own; it&rsquo;s built on the people who shape, enhance and grow them. With a diverse and expanding portfolio across the South East, they focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that thrive.</p> <p>Their commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term investment drives everything they do, from developing new spaces to enhancing established assets, ensuring every project contributes to places that endure and enrich the communities they serve.</p> <p><b>What Sets This Role Apart</b></p> <p>Our client is seeking a strategic and motivated Senior Development Manager to lead the development cycle of their prestigious, high-value portfolio of commercial and mixed-use schemes.</p> <p>This is a high-impact, strategic role in which you will shape the direction, viability and deliverability of their new projects.</p> <p>The role is ideal for a professional who can facilitate stakeholder engagement, guide multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance across the planning and development function to deliver projects of exceptional quality.</p> <p>You will enjoy being part of a driven, collaborative team, applying long-term vision to influence the growth and strategic direction of their portfolio.</p> <p><b>About You:</b></p> <ul> <li>Degree-qualified in town planning or real estate.</li> <li>Effective leader with the ability to lead multidisciplinary consultant teams and engage effectively with local authorities and stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience managing commercial or mixed-use development projects post-acquisition through to planning and pre-construction.</li> <li>You are energised by seeing an idea evolve from a concept to a well-designed development and enjoy the complex challenges that come with this.</li> <li>Sharp commercial acumen, applying strong financial judgement across feasibility, viability assessments, and the negotiation of S106/CIL obligations to secure deliverable, value-aligned outcomes.</li> </ul> <p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Enjoy As Part Of The Team:</b></p> <ul> <li>Leadership with impact &#8211; A key strategic role shaping the success of our client&rsquo;s projects and the future of their portfolio.</li> <li>Strong foundations &#8211; A financially secure, privately owned business with a long-term vision and clear growth strategy.</li> <li>Competitive rewards &#8211; Attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, discretionary bonus schemes, Bupa private healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package.</li> <li>Calm working environment &#8211; Newly renovated, modern offices in Beaconsfield Old Town with free parking and excellent local amenities.</li> <li>Time off &#8211; 25 days&rsquo; annual leave, rising to 30 days with service.</li> <li>Sociable culture &#8211; A dynamic, energetic team with regular company-wide and departmental social events throughout the year.</li> </ul> <p>If you&rsquo;re inspired by shaping high-value developments from concept to consent, thrive on solving complex challenges, and enjoy combining strategic insight with commercial impact, apply now with your CV.</p>