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Development Project Manager - Mixed-Use, Leisure & Retail Construction Projects
Location: Midlands (M6/ 40 Corridor)
Level: Associate / Project Director
Professional Qualifications: MRICS / MCIOB / RIBA
Summary:
A leading property developer is seeking an experienced Development Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex leisure and retail construction projects across the UK. The ideal candidate would be Associate or Project Director level, will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, managing external consultants and contractor teams while ensuring exceptional outcomes.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially focused, relationship-driven professional based in the Midlands (M6/40 corridor) , looking to make a significant impact within a growing, forward-thinking development business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and feasibility through to delivery and handover.
- Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary consultancts and contractor teams, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Engage and influence stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships with investors, occupiers, local authorities, and partners.
- Manage project budgets, programmes, and risk to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Drive value engineering and innovation to maximise commercial success.
- Provide clear leadership, reporting progress at senior management and board level.
About you:
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale commercial, mixed-use, leisure or retail projects for developers, with a track record of managing external consultants and contractor teams.
- A professional qualification such as MRICS, MCIOB, or RIBA.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of development economics and construction processes.
- Effective programme and project management capabilities, with a focus on delivering results.
- Based in the Midlands (M6/40 corridor) , with flexibility to travel nationwide as required.
In return:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the seniority and scope of the role.
- Performance led, rewarding bonus.
- The chance to work on challenging, live, projects with a respected, dynamic developer.
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