Senior Development Manager

  • Michael Page
  • City, London
  • Jan 14, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

This role will oversee and lead property development projects within the living and hospitality sector, ensuring efficient delivery and alignment with organisational goals. This role is based in London and requires proven expertise in property development management.

Client Details

Our client is a leading independent Real Estate investment, asset and development company with strong institutional backing. The company is recognised for its focus on property development and asset management, specifically within hospitality, PBSA, built-to-rent and senior living projects.

Description

Management of ongoing end user design changes, including control of cost and time risk between building and funding contracts

Tracking of onsite progress

Monitoring and addressing onsite progress as required of any statutory or planning obligations

Engaging with key stakeholders as necessitated by the development

Front End Development, in association with potential future developments and recent acquisitions

Planning and technical site review, cost evaluation, development strategy, contract tendering and negotiation

Ad-hoc fundraising work streams, carried out with Madison's Finance Team

Detailed reporting of ongoing projects

Analysis of industry trends and development opportunities

Profile

The successful candidate should have:

5 + Years Experience in a relevant role, ideally Assistant Development Manager, Project Manager or Quantity Surveyor

Bachelors Level Degree or Higher in Property Development related degree

Relevant Accreditation; RICS, RIBA etc

Strong understanding of construction contract forms and types, especially JCT DB

Strong understanding of principles of Development Funding Agreements

Good knowledge of common constructions processes

Ability to understand, disseminate and present construction cost data

Able to produce and present reports summarising complex, large scale, developments and associated status

Good understanding and ability on all common Microsoft programs

Strong communication, social skills and work ethic

Job Offer

  • Very competitive salary
  • 20% bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Permanent position with genuine opportunities for professional growth and diverse project exposure.
  • Located in London, offering a central and accessible working environment.

If you have the skills and experience relevant to this position, please email your cv for a confidential discussion about your experience in relation to this role.