Senior Development Manager

  • Division
    London Regional
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

This team is responsible for identifying and sourcing the best locations for new developments. It’s fast moving and, in today’s climate, extremely competitive and commercial in its focus.

While we need to be commercial and competitive in bidding for sought after land, we also need to be imaginative in identifying other possibilities – such as land that currently doesn’t have planning permission. It’s a complex area of our work, and one that’s under intense commercial scrutiny and pressure. It’s also the life of our business,which makes this team’s work even more vital and far-reaching. Entrepreneurial and imaginative in your thinking, you’ll need to be a good assessor of risks, and an even better relationship builder.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will contribute to the overall success of the London Regional Land & Development team, through supporting the Head of Development in managing projects to meet the Region’s financial targets, taking into account all business variables and in the effective management of the Development operation.

You will be expected to:

  • Responsible for the identification, negotiation and acquisition of private and public sector sites, including obtaining internal Board approvals
  • Formulate project briefs and appoint and manage the design consultant teams
  • Coordinate the design development of a project
  • Work with internal sales, commercial, technical, cost planning and construction teams to maximise the efficiencies of a project and ensure the robust handover of a project to the delivery team once planning permission is obtained
  • Formulate and manage the internal viability of a project and monitor financial performance on a number of key indicators
  • Coordinate, prepare and submit planning applications and monitor to ensure planning permission within the statutory timeframe to an agreed budget
  • Prepare Section 106 agreements in consultation with the Local Authority
  • Forge and maintain relationships with developers, agents, consultants and the public sector
  • Coordinate planning appeals if required
  • Support appropriate reporting to the Regional and Divisional Boards in line with the standard format
  • Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

  • Familiar with all aspects of development management (planning, viability, negotiation of legal contracts, management of a consultant team, design and commercial and technical disciplines)
  • Ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject, e.g. Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering, and with membership of a Professional Institute
  • Sound geographical knowledge of the Greater London area
  • A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business
  • Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts
  • Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker
  • An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and purse potential development opportunities.

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Cover - Family Cover
  • Company Car or Cash Allowance
  • Annual Medical Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: London Regional
Location: London
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 17 October 2025
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About London Regional

With a focus on property developments in our diverse and dynamic capital, we’re widely known for our high standards and strategic approach. With a stellar reputation, the name Barratt London is widely known throughout the real estate market for a good reason — our innovative designs, high-quality materials and commitment to our local community makes us an unrivalled team.

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Where you’ll be
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Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Senior Development Manager

  • Division
    London Regional
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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