Development Manager

Development Manager (Client-Side Project Manager)

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

Location: South East (UK-wide travel required)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a client-side Project Manager / Development Manager to join a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with an extensive UK-wide property portfolio. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of projects, supporting the development and enhancement of a growing estate, with full lifecycle project exposure from inception through to completion.

The Role

Reporting into a senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering multiple construction and development projects across the UK. This is a hands-on client-side role, offering a mix of project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple construction projects from feasibility through to completion and defects
• Coordinating design development, procurement, and delivery of major works
• Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT) during the construction phase
• Overseeing project budgets, cost planning, and capital expenditure reporting
• Leading stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external consultants
• Supporting planning applications and building regulations approvals
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety standards
• Monitoring project progress, quality, and programme delivery
• Reviewing technical drawings (AutoCAD) and maintaining project documentation
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of specifications and development processes

About You

We're looking for a proactive and driven Project Manager who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-side environment.

You will ideally have:

• 2+ years' experience in construction project management
• Experience administering JCT contracts
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and H&S legislation
• Exposure to managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Degree / HND in a construction-related discipline (desirable)
• Professional membership (e.g. CIOB) or working towards (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• SMSTS / CSCS qualifications are advantageous, though support can be provided.

Why Apply?

• True client-side role with ownership and autonomy
• Opportunity to work on a varied national portfolio
• Strong team culture with support from experienced professionals
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy .