Development Manager

Development Manager

About Us:

Platform4 is a rail regeneration and property development company dedicated to transforming underused railway land into vibrant, sustainable communities. Working with public and private sector partners, we create places that support economic growth, deliver social value and connect people, businesses and opportunities across the UK.

Contract type: Permanent Role.

Location: We welcome applications from individuals who are based in, or within commuting distance of, London, York, Manchester or Bristol.

Benefits:

In return, we offer 30 days’ annual leave, a great pension scheme, a gym membership, flexible hybrid working, access to health assessments, retail discounts and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance.

Purpose:

The Development Manager supports the identification and delivery of development projects, regeneration and disposal opportunities across a region. The role contributes to regional strategy, pipeline growth and business performance, providing commercial, technical and professional expertise across a portfolio of projects.

Scope of the Role:

Operates within the regional development team. May supervise junior team members. Key external interfaces include regional contacts at Network Rail, Local Authorities, Development Partners, Investors, Professional Advisers and Homes England. Planning horizons may extend across multiple years.

Accountabilities:

• Support the delivery of significant development, regeneration and disposal projects across the full development lifecycle
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships across the region with development partners, local authorities and professional advisers
• Contribute to regional development strategy and pipeline origination
• Develop & recommend planning, promotion and land assembly strategies required to unlock development opportunities
• Prepare propositions through development appraisals, viability assessments and commercial strategy
• Commercial negotiations with developers, investors, landowners, public bodies and other stakeholders, including developer selection processes and negotiation of development agreements
• Procure, manage and coordinate multidisciplinary consultant teams and professional advisers within established governance structures
• Prepare and present governance papers, authority submissions and investment recommendations to the Development Panel
• Ensure projects comply with all governance, statutory, safety and railway requirements
• Additional projects or workstreams as directed by the Regional Director and/ or Principal Development Manager/ Senior Development Manager
• Ensure an up to date development tracker is maintained for all projects across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Development Delivery – Support residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration projects through the full development lifecycle, managing programme, budget, risk and key milestones. Coordinate project teams and stakeholders through planning, governance, negotiation and delivery
• Pipeline Development – Originate and progress development opportunities, contributing to regional strategy, business planning, pipeline prioritisation and long-term value creation
• Governance, Stakeholder and Consultant Management – Manage relationships with stakeholders, development partners and public sector bodies. Manage consultant teams, prepare governance submissions and business cases, and represent the organisation in negotiations and approvals processes.

What success looks like:

Essential

• MRICS, MRTPI or equivalent professional qualification, with appropriate experience in development, regeneration, land promotion, disposals or strategic property projects
• Demonstrable experience of supporting development projects through the full lifecycle from opportunity identification through to disposal, implementation or completion
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills including; Public Bodies and Development Partners
• Strong commercial awareness and experience preparing, reviewing and interpreting development appraisals and viability assessments

Desirable

• Experience of regeneration and public sector development projects
• Experience of transport, infrastructure or railway development
• Experience of joint ventures & development agreements

Key competencies:

• Technical Knowledge – builds and applies professional knowledge with confidence
• Project Management – Supports development and regeneration projects from inception to delivery
• Opportunity Creation – Identifies and progresses opportunities that drive growth and long-term value
• Commercial Influence – Builds strong relationships and secures outcomes through negotiation and stakeholder engagement
• Decision Making – Applies sound commercial judgement to manage risk and deliver results
• Collaborative Working – Works effectively as part of the regional team