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Development Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 52,000 - 56,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job 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 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 portfolioDevelopment 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 CIOBExtra 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

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