Development Manager

Development Manager | Client-Side | London West End

Cobalt is proud to be working exclusively with LGL, a highly regarded property developer specialising in the Living sector and focused on repositioning underutilised urban land and buildings. LGL is an ambitious, fast-growing business aiming to become one of the UK's leading Living sector developers over the next five years.

The Role
Reporting directly into the C-suite, you will take ownership of the full development lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and planning through to on-site delivery and handover. The ideal candidate will be proactive, ambitious, and comfortable operating at pace. LGL's commitment to high standards is matched by a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and enjoyment of the work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and programme targets.
• Driving efficiencies across the development process and solving challenges creatively.
• Coordinating teams of consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Supporting the acquisitions team during site appraisals and technical due diligence.
• Reporting to internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Engaging with the wider industry and identifying tools, technologies, or processes to improve how projects are delivered.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A degree or technical qualification in construction, property development, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• A proven track record in full project delivery, ideally in a client-side or developer role.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying risks early and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience managing budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and present to senior decision-makers and investors.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a structured, process-led approach.
• Comfortable working with data, automating workflows, and experimenting with AI and other tools.

Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking development business at a formative stage. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping high-profile projects and have the chance to grow alongside an inspiring and entrepreneurial leadership team.

Apply Now
Cobalt Recruitment is managing this process exclusively on behalf of LGL. Please apply via this advert or contact Mitch Butler for a confidential conversation.

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