Land and Development Manager

Cobalt is working with Zunikh, a dynamic multi-sectoral real estate developer renowned for its innovative and community-led approach to building high-quality properties nationwide with a particular focus on London and the South East. With a strong track record of delivering sustainable, design-led residential schemes, Zunikh is carving out a niche as a trusted partner in modern urban regeneration. Their close-knit, forward-thinking team fosters a collaborative culture and offers flexible working, unrivalled opportunities for career progression and the chance to join a growing and already successful business on their extensive growth journey.

Zunikh is a privately-owned developer who deliver high-quality, affordable, and design-conscious residential for-sale schemes, as well as schemes across all sectors. Other current schemes include a 489-bed PBSA development, a 30-acre industrial scheme, and a number of PD schemes. Their developments are often recognised for sustainability, with ESG considerations embedded into project planning from the outset.

Known for creating an inclusive workplace culture that champions personal development and employee wellbeing, they donate 50% of their profits to charity and are driven by a genuine desire to "do good" through the power of the built environment. They are also committed to diversity and inclusion - championing a positive gender balance, neurodiversity, and being disability-positive.

Based in their office in Watford, you will be travelling to sites as needed, on a hybrid basis.

What does your role involve?

• Bringing in deals direct to vendor, through agents and friends in the industry.
• Undertaking due diligence, development appraisals and feasibility and viability studies.
• Managing pre-apps and planning applications through the development process, supported by external planning consultants.
• Discharging of conditions and dealing with RMAs.
• Managing stakeholders, external consultants and building strong relationships with local authorities.
• Taking sites through to delivery stage - passing to Project Manager colleagues, but working in conjunction with them on costings and construction throughout the development lifecycle.
• Rolling your sleeves up to get involved with a variety of tasks as the role and business grows!

What skills do you need?

• Have experience in a developer, public body or housing association.
• Have experience in managing developments through the planning, development and pre-construction stages.
• Be sector agnostic and opportunistic in nature.
• Excellent communication, written and numerate skills.

Interviews are being scheduled now, with the client looking to make a hire in the coming weeks. Apply today to be considered before the shortlist closes.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

Please note - Cobalt and Zunikh are partnered on this recruitment search, so any direct applicants to the Business, CEO, CCO or via any other means will be directed into our process. Any applicants via other agencies will be considered as a gift, be contacted directly by Cobalt and encouraged to apply to the advert and process.