Development Manager

Company: Pinnacle Recruitment
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Location: Surrey
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the Development Director to bring large mixed-use schemes from early planning through to disposal or construction. You will lead cross-functional delivery on greenfield sites, coordinating landowners, authorities and consultants to shape infrastructure and S106 outcomes. You will manage a sizeable team of consultants and oversee procurement of roads, water, electricity and other services, while steering planning and legal agreement processes. This is a high-profile, financially secure development group offering a clear path to senior management and directorship, with exciting, large-scale projects at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • salary 70,000-90,000
  • bonus
  • benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Support Development Director in moving schemes from planning to delivery or disposal
  • Manage a large team of 20+ consultants across roads, infrastructure, water and services
  • Coordinate with landowners, local authorities, planning officers, design consultants and legal teams
  • Procure and manage infrastructure works and services for schemes
  • Package serviced parcels for sale to other developers or house-builders
  • Oversee compliance with planning obligations (S106) and social infrastructure elements
  • Engage with consortium partners and manage multiple landowners on large schemes

Key requirements

  • 8+ years in Development Management, with front-end leadership
  • Experience running major developments of 1000+ units
  • Proven track record on greenfield, mixed-use schemes
  • Experience procuring and managing roads and infrastructure
  • Exposure to S106 and social infrastructure considerations
  • Strong stakeholder management with local authorities and design teams
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • planning process management
  • infrastructure procurement
  • consultant management

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Posted: September 30th, 2026