Assistant Development Manager or Development Manager

Salary/Rate:£65,000 - £75,000 per annum + bonus
Job Type:Hybrid, Office Based, Site Based, Work from home
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Development
Job ref:JN -072025-84052_1753709868
Post Date:28. 07. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Adaora Onuora
Adaora Onuora
Recruitment Consultant, Residential Development & Town Planning

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.

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