Assistant Development Manager or Development Manager
Meet Our Recruiter
Adaora Onuora
About the Role
Looking to fast-track your development career on two of the UK's most ambitious, community-first masterplans? This is your chance to shape places that will matter for generations to come.
This Master Developer is known for creating long-term, sustainable communities-not just housing estates. They work with legacy landowners who care deeply about place and legacy with a growing portfolio across the East and Midlands, their focus is on quality, community and delivery at every stage.
You can take a leading role in delivering two nationally significant placemaking schemes, working alongside experienced developers, directly influencing multi-million-pound infrastructure and housing delivery, and help create schools, parks, and thriving community assets from the ground up.
You'll Enjoy:
- Exposure to the full development lifecycle, from planning and infrastructure to revenue and legacy.
- Autonomy and trust to run with key projects, backed by an experienced and supportive team.
- A flexible, values-led culture with hybrid working and real investment in your growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support planning and infrastructure delivery, including managing S106 obligations and consultant teams.
- Co-ordinate design and delivery of key community assets such as parks and schools.
- Liaise with local stakeholders, attend community panels, and translate client needs across teams.
- Assist with partner selection, land parcel sales, and board-level reporting.
Essential Requirements:
- 2-4 years' development experience, including planning or infrastructure coordination.
- Exposure to land acquisitions or disposals, ideally on large-scale schemes.
- Confident managing external consultants and communicating with senior stakeholders.
Curious but not ready to commit? Let's talk. Send what you have-even if your CV isn't polished yet. Reach out for a chat in confidence.
When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via aonuora@cobaltrecruitment.com.
If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.