Development Director

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Director to join a well-capitalised, institutionally backed real estate platform, delivering a significant pipeline of living sector schemes across the UK.

This role will take full responsibility for the delivery of c.£450m of residential-led developments over the next three years. Working directly with senior leadership, you will act as the internal lead across multiple projects, overseeing the full construction lifecycle from pre-construction through to practical completion.

The initial portfolio includes a mix of Build to Sell and Build to Rent schemes across key regional locations, alongside a major mixed-use scheme progressing through planning. You will be responsible for driving programme, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of multiple residential-led schemes through construction to completion
• Managing and coordinating external consultants, contractors and advisors
• Negotiating and executing construction contracts (including PCSA and JCT)
• Overseeing programme, cost control and risk management
• Reporting into senior stakeholders and capital partners on project performance
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across the development and delivery ecosystem

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong track record delivering residential or living sector developments (BTR, BTS, mixed-use)
• Experience operating on the developer or fund side, with full lifecycle exposure
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including consultants, contractors and partners
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding, particularly across construction procurement
• A hands-on, accountable approach, with the ability to operate autonomously in a lean environment

This is a high-impact role within a growing platform, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a substantial pipeline and play a key role in shaping delivery strategy going forward.

Please get in touch with me (Mitch) to discuss and understand more about the role. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful, but we will retain your details on file for future roles.

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.

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 mbutler@cobaltrecruitment.com.