Our client is a privately owned property and land group with a long-term approach to investment and placemaking. Its interests span high-quality residential development, strategic land promotion and a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial assets.

To support a number of high-profile schemes, the group is looking to appoint a Senior Development Manager. The successful candidate will be an accomplished, front-end-focused all-rounder, capable of independently managing major immediate and longer-term strategic land projects.

You will take ownership of the planning and development lifecycle, navigating technical constraints, legal frameworks and complex planning applications to progress large-scale sites from initial promotion through to consent and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major outline and reserved matters applications from initial promotion through to committee stage.
• Oversee comprehensive site assessments, evaluating engineering risks, utility strategies and infrastructure requirements.
• Negotiate complex section agreements (S106), land contracts, utility easements and joint venture collaboration agreements.
• Produce and review robust development appraisals to monitor commercial risk and support strategic acquisition decisions.
• Work effectively with partners and co-developers, ensuring commercial interests are protected during project delivery.
• Appoint and coordinate multi-disciplinary external consultants, design teams and legal professionals to achieve milestones.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive front-end development management experience within the UK housebuilding sector.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale residential schemes single-handedly through the planning process.
• Deep understanding of preparing reserved matters, negotiating legal contracts and assessing technical constraints.
• Exceptional commercial acumen with strong skills in producing financial viability appraisals.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, local authorities and partnerships.
• Willingness to travel regularly to projects across Oxfordshire and surrounding regions.

Ref: 4363MR