Location: London (office-based with regular site visits)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Salary: up to 35K
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Real Estate Development & Project Coordinator to support the full lifecycle of residential property development projects across London.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic property development and investment business focused on delivering value-add residential projects. The successful candidate will gain exposure to every stage of the development process, from acquisition and financing through construction management, compliance, and asset operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with sourcing and evaluating potential development opportunities.
- Liaise with estate agents, brokers, solicitors, lenders, and external consultants.
- Support feasibility assessments, market research, and project appraisals.
Development Finance & Compliance
- Assist with development finance and bridging loan applications.
- Coordinate communications with lenders, brokers, valuers, and solicitors.
- Support HMO licence applications and ensure regulatory compliance requirements are met.
- Assist with planning applications and building control processes where required.
Construction & Project Management
- Coordinate day-to-day refurbishment and conversion projects.
- Monitor project progress, timelines, budgets, and contractor performance.
- Attend site visits and support project delivery activities.
- Liaise with architects, contractors, surveyors, engineers, and local authorities.
- Track key project milestones and assist in resolving operational issues.
- Source materials, fixtures, and fittings from UK and overseas suppliers.
- Manage supplier relationships and coordinate procurement schedules.
- Obtain quotations, compare costs, and support purchasing decisions.
- Monitor delivery timelines and ensure materials arrive according to project schedules.
Sales & Property Operations
- Support the sales process for completed developments.
- Assist with property management and operational requirements where needed.
- Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation.
- Prepare management reports and project updates for senior stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements
- Fluent English and Mandarin (written and spoken).
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness and interest in real estate investment and development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI-assisted productivity tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- HMO developments and licensing
- Commercial-to-residential conversions
- Property refurbishment projects
- Development finance or bridging finance
- Construction project management
- Property sourcing and acquisition
- Procurement and supplier management
- Residential property sales and lettings
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Willingness to travel to sites across London and surrounding areas.
- Keen interest in property investment and development.
Training will be provided across multiple aspects of the property development process, including:
- Property acquisition and investment analysis
- Development finance and lending processes
- HMO licensing and compliance
- Construction project management
- Procurement and supplier management
- Property operations and asset management
The successful candidate will work directly with experienced property professionals and gain hands-on exposure to live development projects from acquisition through to exit.
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