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Senior Development Manager - Central London - 90K

Employer
GKR London
Location
Central London
Salary
Up to £90,000 plus benefits and bonus
Closing date
9 Jun 2022

Job Details

Senior Development Manager – Central London

Our client, a boutique, award winning Investment and Development business is looking to hire an experienced Development Manager.

They are right up there with the best of the best in the sector being well funded and having designed, developed a few projects already.

This hire will play a integral part in the future plans over the next few years and will need to have a hands on approach, working in the development team and delivering super prime schemes.

Your role will involve:

  • To client meetings and project meetings both internal and on site, and dealing with associated tasks and issues;
  • Working to given time lines and handing over projects on time and within budget whilst achieving high quality finishes;
  • Working with the all teams to achieve a strong and effective programme delivery control;
  • Setting high standards in setting mile stones, project monitoring, risk management, issues log and reporting;
  • Developing and maintaining a wide variety of effective working relationships and external contacts;
  • Assisting in management and coordination of the design team, consultants and contractors etc;
  • Working with, motivating and inspiring the design team, external consultants and contractors to achieve programme deadlines;
  • Project managing multiple aspects of delivery, working with clients and key stakeholders to positive effect ;
  • Liaising on all levels to ensure effective communication is maintained;
  • Ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of development management process;
  • Communicating effectively in all forms, including written reports and presentations to external and internal stakeholders;
  • Management retain the right to re-deploy Project delivery skills to new projects, when secured

You will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Degree level or above with a professional membership of recognised institute;
  • A successful track record in project managing high-end residential and commercial sites;
  • At least three years’ experience in high end residential as a Development Manager;
  • Strong knowledge of construction process, building code, and safety codes;
  • Experience of value engineering;
  • Strong technical knowledge of modern construction techniques and methodologies;
  • Must be an effective negotiator and enjoy problem solving
  • Comprehensive understanding of project management principles and risk analysis skills
  • Experience in dealing with standard forms of contract;
  • Experience of dealing with internal and external consultants including legal teams and procurement;
  • Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and knowledge of construction process;
  • Must have proven risk assessment, monitoring and control skills with an understanding of delivering projects of scale
  • Ability to think and work on both broad and longer term strategic initiatives, while also driving results on a detailed basis;
  • Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills;
  • Outgoing, resilient, confident, “can do” nature;
  • Ability to work calmly and maturely when under pressure;
  • Strong team ethic along with the ability to work independently;
  • Strong Microsoft Office capabilities;
  • Strong eye for detail and takes pride in delivering work of a high standard
  • Strong ability to develop and build development programmes and comprehend construction programmes.
  • Strong experience in monitoring development budgets, cashflow arrangements and project expenditure.

Package: Up to 90K Basic dependent on experience, bonuses and various other benefits

For more information and to explore this role further, please contact Grant Kaveney.

Company

GKR International is a real estate recruitment specialist, representing many of the most respected property brands globally.

We are part of Recruitment Entrepreneur which is James Caan’s Venture Capital fund, investing exclusively in the recruitment and staffing sector. They invest in passionate, experienced entrepreneurs to start or scale their early stage recruitment businesses.

As a company, we are highly regarded for the quality of service we provide our clients and represent a wide range from small independents to well-known corporate and international agencies placing candidates from graduate roles to Senior Board level and Executive positions.

Sectors Covered:

  • Residential Real Estate
  • New Homes & Development
  • Property Management
  • Office & Business Support
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Finance, Investment & Accountancy
  • Technical Project Management
  • Leasing & Acquisitions
  • Interior Design and Architecture
  • Construction Management
  • Executive Search

We offer a proven yet fresh approach to recruitment and to everyone of our clients individually, saving them time, energy and most importantly money. Every team member will strive to understand their client, the need that has arisen, the culture of the company and with that be able to make the best match candidate wise.

Our team have placed hundreds of candidates throughout the last 15 years, ranging from trainees and graduates to negotiators(sales & lettings), property managers, branch managers and directors. We understand that the next move is always crucial and we offer a confidential and tailored approach, we listen and adapt to every requirement and we pride ourselves in providing honest and up to date market related advice.

It would be great to hear from you should you be looking for a new position or if you are a client looking to fill a key position within your business.

Contact Information:

0207 048 3304
jobs@gkrinternational.com
www.gkrinternational.com

 

 

 

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