Development Manager OR Senior Development Manager Chigwell c55,000 – 95,000 plus package DOE

Company: Pinnacle Recruitment
Apply for the Development Manager OR Senior Development Manager Chigwell c55,000 – 95,000 plus package DOE
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will drive land-led development by securing land and development contracts, negotiating legal documents, and guiding planning with external consultants. You will report to a board Director overseeing land, development and planning, and work across partnerships, regeneration schemes, and privately built projects. You’ll manage planning submissions, viability reports, and S106/CIL related work while maintaining strong solicitor liaison. The position offers progression in a nimble, well-regarded developer with a competitive package and clear career progression. This is a high-impact role for shaping a portfolio of schemes in a challenging market.

Responsibilities

  • Manage process of securing land/development contracts after bids or tenders (Land Agreement, Option Agreement, Development Agreement, Agreement for Lease) and related legal docs
  • Liaise with solicitors to negotiate and finalize legal documents
  • Support bids and tenders and advise on potential development risk items and mitigations
  • Oversee planning permission submissions (S73s/S96s)
  • Coordinate with planning consultants, architects and other consultants to ensure viable planning outcomes
  • Oversee viability assessment reports
  • Negotiate and manage S106 agreements and related planning obligations
  • Manage all ROL, CIL relief and related works

Key requirements

  • Negotiation
  • Stakeholder liaison
  • Risk awareness
  • Land development contracts
  • Planning submissions and viability
  • S106/CIL negotiations

Posted: September 14th, 2026