Development Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Outskirts of Crawley |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Construction |
| Salary | £55,000 - £56,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342 325 316 |
| Job Ref | NF15800 |
- Description
Development Manager
Outskirts of Crawley
Salary & benefits: £52,000 – £56,000 DOE + Company Car / Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a large organisation seeking a Development Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across a national estate.
You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously across greenfield, brownfield, refurbishment, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Development Manager Key Responsibilities
- Manage construction projects from inception through to completion and defects stage
- Oversee design, specification, and procurement of major works projects
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health & safety legislation
- Act as Contract Administrator (JCT), including site visits and progress monitoring
- Prepare cost estimates and capital expenditure reports for senior stakeholders
- Lead project meetings and contribute to design development
- Support planning applications and building regulations approvals
- Maintain project documentation and standard specifications
- Review drawings from concept through to as-built using AutoCAD
- Monitor project progress using project management systems
- Provide technical advice on site development and potential new opportunities
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a varied estate portfolio
Development Manager Essential Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction project management
- Experience administering JCT contracts
- Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety legislation
- CSCS card holder; SMSTS desirable (training can be provided)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays
- Experience working across greenfield, brownfield, or environmentally sensitive sites
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Confident working with internal teams and external consultants
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)
Desirable:
- Degree or HND in a relevant discipline
- Membership of CIOB
Extra Information:
- Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.
