Development Manager (Sister)

Bruntwood; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent property development firm in Manchester is seeking talented professionals focused on Real Estate and Property Development. You will engage in delivering major projects while reviewing growth opportunities and managing costs effectively. Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder relationship skills and a passion for property, sustainability, and innovative solutions. The role offers a supportive environment, including opportunities for MRICS qualification and competitive benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Birthday off

Annual company bonus

24 hours volunteer time

Sabbatical of up to 12 months

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance cover

Matched pension scheme up to 8%

Retail discounts & cashback

Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave

Interest-free loans for skill learning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Real Estate and Property Development on commercial developments.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Curiosity to think creatively and innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of key major projects.
• Review viable growth opportunities and understand financial modeling.
• Manage costs versus returns throughout projects.

Skills

Real Estate and Property Development

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Creative Thinking

Interest in Sustainability and Technology

Leadership in Equality

Education

MRICS qualification (or support toward qualification)

Job description

This role is specifically for our Sister team based in Renold Building in the centre of Manchester . Sister is a joint venture (JV) between The University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech that will transform the University’s former north campus into a new neighbourhood and innovation platform.

Based in the heart of Manchester City Centre and set over 4m sq ft, Sister will be recognised internationally as one of the world’s leading applied innovation districts. It will enable resilient and sustainable growth across the city region, creating over 10,000 jobs and delivering over 2m sq ft of office, innovation, retail and leisure spaces, new homes and a variety of nature‑led public spaces.

You’ll work collaboratively with our Associate Director of Development as well as the wider Sister project team, developing your expertise and creative thinking to help innovate and solve development challenges. You will aim to become a skilled expert who wants to deliver a brilliant experience to customers, stakeholders and colleagues.

What you’ll be doing:

• Input and contribute to the delivery of key major projects working collaboratively with the portfolio teams
• Review potential viable growth opportunities, developing knowledge and experience to understand how to financially model scenarios
• Develop a detailed understanding of the Sister proposition and specification documents
• Assist the teams to evaluate development opportunities across the portfolios using data, insight and experience to conduct research and present the information clearly and concisely
• Develop your knowledge of the industry including commercial knowledge, sustainability knowledge, planning guidelines and building design principles
• Managing costs vs. return to ensure the correct balance throughout the project
• An understanding of financial appraisal of opportunities, including scenario modelling and provide clearly written reports and analysis of develop opportunities and new site acquisitions
• Collating reports for the Management team and to the Board.
• Manage development appraisals and assess costs vs. return to ensure the correct balance throughout the project and the best possible experience and outcome for all parties involved.
• Engage with the wider internal team on projects by building trusted key relationships with colleagues in finance, retail, commercial, portfolio management and building surveying.
• Drafting and collating reports for Management team and the Sister Board.

What we’re looking for:

• We’re looking for proven experience in Real Estate and Property Development on commercial developments from inception to completion
• Ability to build strong, key stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Curiosity, someone who wants to think creatively and innovatively
• A keen interest in property and property development with a passion for sustainability and technology
• A leader on equality of opportunity who values diversity and removes barriers to equality
• It’d be great if you’re MRICS qualified, however we can support your journey to qualify if you have the experience above

We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
• Company bonus - paid annually
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
• Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
• Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
• Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
• Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill

On our careers page you’ll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you’d use to calculate the savings you’d make.

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.

We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email [e-mail] for an update.