Development Manager

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 an 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 By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services’ Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website) Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.