Development Manager - Housing (Temp: London)

Description

We are currently supporting a forward-thinking London Local Authority in recruiting an experienced Development Manager to support the delivery of an ambitious regeneration and housing programme.

Location: London

Competitive Daily Rate: (Apply online only) per/day

Contract Role – Initial 3-6 Months (Likely Extension)

Local Authority Client

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering major regeneration and development projects, including new housing, schools, and community facilities, as part of a long-term growth strategy.

About the Role

You will be responsible for leading complex regeneration and development projects from early feasibility and design stages through to planning approval and delivery readiness.

The wider programme includes the delivery of approximately 1,600 - 2,000 new homes over the next 7/8 years, alongside new community infrastructure and mixed-use developments.

You will work closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of design and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex housing and regeneration development projects from inception through to delivery

Identify and appraise development opportunities across council-owned land

Manage projects through planning and procurement processes

Oversee financial modelling, budgets, and viability assessments

Manage multidisciplinary project teams including consultants and contractors

Negotiate planning obligations, including Section 106 agreements

Engage with residents, elected members, and stakeholders

Monitor progress against programme milestones and financial targets

Ensure compliance with procurement, legal, and planning requirements

Support the delivery of strategic regeneration and housing growth objectivesAbout You

To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience delivering large-scale development or regeneration schemes, ideally within a local authority or housing association environment. xjnqpsq

You will bring:

Proven experience delivering complex mixed-use or housing developments

Strong understanding of planning, procurement, and regeneration delivery

Experience managing projects from feasibility through planning stages

Knowledge of development finance and financial modelling

Experience managing consultants, contractors, and stakeholders

Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage competing prioritiesDesirable Experience

Background working within local government or public sector regeneration

Knowledge of housing development standards

Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, or similar)

Experience delivering community-led regeneration projectsWorking Arrangements

Hybrid working available

Office, site, and stakeholder meeting attendance required

Some evening meetings may be required for community engagementWhy Apply?

Opportunity to work on a high-profile regeneration programme

Be part of delivering 1,800 new homes and major community assets

Join a collaborative and ambitious development team

Excellent opportunity to make a visible impact across the boroughTo Apply

If you are an experienced Development Manager with a background in regeneration or housing development, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please submit your most up-to-date CV, and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role further

Ad ID: 5418234577