Senior Development Manager - PBSA

Salary/Rate:£80,000 - £120,000 per annum + bonus
Job Type:Hybrid, Office Based, Work from home
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Development
Job ref:JN -042025-83525_1744798240
Post Date:16. 04. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

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

About the Role

Cobalt are proud to be working exclusively with one of the UK's leading BTR developers who are seeking a Senior Development Manager to help lead on their PBSA projects.

 

Roles and responsibilities include;

  • MUST have direct PBSA experience
  • Secure planning permissions and negotiate associated planning agreements
  • Collaborate with planning teams on public and political engagement strategies
  • Maximise development value and support/understand development appraisals
  • Incorporate brand standards into developments for long-term sustainability and service excellence
  • Identify and implement innovative development solutions using sound business judgment
  • Appoint and manage specialist consultants, including fee negotiations and performance monitoring
  • Conduct site feasibility assessments and support site acquisition processes
  • Manage legal obligations, risks, and contractual requirements throughout development
  • Review and negotiate development agreements and manage their implementation
  • Prepare development reports and regularly update the Board and investors
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, investors, consultants, and local authorities
  • Champion organisational goals and key strategic projects

 

Please apply here or give me (Adaora) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

 

Due to a large influx of applicants, if you do not hear from me within a week, then please assume your application is unsuccessful at this time.

 

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.

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