Development Manager (Commercial)
Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Type: Full-time | Permanent
At the heart of our client's mission, they focus on transforming buildings and neighbourhoods through sustainable and innovative property development. Their aim is not merely to construct or adapt buildings but to forge vibrant communities where people can live, work and enjoy their leisure time. They prioritise long-term property investment, development and asset management, focusing on income growth and creating well-designed properties that endure the test of time and attract a diverse range of occupiers and businesses.
They are truly invested in the communities they develop. Our client leads proactive Public Consultations that give local residents and councillors a real voice in shaping their schemes. They are committed to developments that leave a positive legacy.
What sets this role apart
Our client is seeking a Development Manager to join their growing team and support the planning and development of their expanding portfolio of land and properties. This is an exciting step up for someone looking to move into a client-side environment where you can directly influence project outcomes.
This role blends planning expertise with development management, including preparing feasibility sketches, elevations and engaging in public consultations to shape schemes that deliver commercial value. You will also assist with acquisitions, supporting site visits and appraisals.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a truly client-side role where your work will directly influence the shape and success of commercial and mixed-use developments. Unlike purely advisory positions, this role offers the chance to own projects from the earliest feasibility stages through to planning and beyond, working with a highly skilled in-house team.
About you
- 5+ years’ experience in town planning or development management
- Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Strong grasp of planning policy, commercial awareness and feasibility thinking
- Confident communicator and negotiator with experience working with LPAs and stakeholders
- You have a growth mindset, are ready to get stuck in and can hit the ground running
- Self-starter with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple live projects
- Comfortable working at pace, solving problems and contributing to a dynamic team
What you’ll enjoy as part of the team
- Supportive team culture – Friendly, down-to-earth and collaborative. You’ll be joining a team that enjoys working together and is invested in your success
- Beautiful working environment – A newly renovated, modern office space in Beaconsfield Old Town, with plenty of free parking nearby and surrounded by independent cafés, restaurants and green space
- Excellent transport links – Just off the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield train station, making commuting easy and flexible
- Financially strong and privately owned – Join a well-established, stable business that combines long-term vision with entrepreneurial spirit
- Competitive rewards – Attractive salary, plus discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary)
- Generous time off – 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service (up to 30 days), plus public holidays
- Robust pension & protection – Enhanced pension scheme through salary exchange and free life assurance
- Wellbeing focus – On-demand GP service, free weekly fitness and yoga sessions, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Lifestyle discounts – Enjoy savings and cashback across a wide range of retail, travel, tech and lifestyle brands
- Sociable culture – Regular company events and team socials throughout the year
About Our Client
With a diverse portfolio that includes prime high street shops, offices, industrial units and marinas, they proudly manage around 2,500 units for 2,125 occupiers. Located in the beautiful south-east of England, most of their properties are just a short 30-minute drive from the Beaconsfield office, in charming towns like Marlow, Maidenhead and Windsor. As a privately owned company, they take a long-term approach and are dedicated to creating spaces that truly work for their occupiers.
If you’re ready to elevate your career, apply today and be part of their growing, ambitious team.
