Associate Development Manager
Salary/Rate:£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Job Type:Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Manchester
County:Manchester
Sector:Development
Job ref:JN -062025-83831_1777318296
Post Date:27. 04. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Sam Peers
Principal Consultant, Real Estate & Capital Markets
About the Role
A leading UK regeneration and infrastructure business is seeking an Associate Development Director to support the delivery of large-scale, complex projects from acquisition through to completion. The organisation specialises in transforming brownfield and former industrial land into sustainable, future-focused developments that drive economic growth and deliver positive community and environmental outcomes.
This is a broad, commercially focused role covering acquisition, planning, infrastructure delivery, financial management and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of strategic sites.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5-10 years experience in development, regeneration or infrastructure projects
- Strong commercial awareness and financial appraisal experience
- Proven ability to manage consultants and multiple workstreams
- Experience engaging with local authorities and public sector stakeholders
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. MRICS) are preferred.
For more information, please get in touch.

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