Commercial Development Manager

Mcr Property Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company is seeking a Commercial Development Manager in Manchester. This role involves overseeing a landmark Grade A office redevelopment project, from planning to financial control. The successful candidate will need proven experience in large scale refurbishment projects, knowledge of planning regulations, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a flagship asset in one of the UK's dynamic property markets.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial real estate development of large scale refurbishment projects.
• Experience of working with listed buildings and or heritage assets.
• Ability to present recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the life cycle of the redevelopment of the individual asset.
• Conduct detailed viability studies.
• Prepare project budgets and manage costs.
• Identify risks to the project and mitigate them.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with Local Authorities and Investors.

Skills

Experience in commercial real estate development

Understanding of planning and building regulations

Strong stakeholder management skills

Analytical skills with financial appraisals

Job description

Overview

Commercial Development Manager

Manchester City Centre

Who are MCR?

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, operating nationally with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing (new build and conversion) residential and industrial projects and managing a large and diverse mixed-use portfolio. The portfolio includes around 7,500 residential units / plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value.

A role suited for you

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Development Manager to play a key role in the delivery of a landmark Grade A office redevelopment project in the heart of Manchester city centre.

This high-profile, high-rise scheme represents a major strategic investment and will form a flagship asset within the organisation’s commercial portfolio. The role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future life of a well-known, landmark prime office development.

Role overview

The Commercial Development Manager will oversee the life cycle of the redevelopment of the individual asset. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the redevelopment process from planning, project management, feasibility studies, financial control, risk management and stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities

• Liaising with planning consultant and the Local Planning Authority
• Conducting detailed viability studies
• Overseeing the construction team, managing timelines and co-ordinatling with the wider development team
• Preparing, managing and monitoring project budgets and costs
• Identifying risks to the project and mitigating the impact of these
• Managing stakeholder relationships with Local Authorities, Investors & Internal teams
• Reporting to the Board on all aspects of the project

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial real estate development of large scale refurbishment projects. Ideally with focussed experience on city centre office projects.

Be able to demonstrate strong understanding of planning, building regulations and the construction process.

Ideally have experience of working with listed buildings and or heritage assets

They will be commercially analytical, confident working with financial appraisals and development viability models, and comfortable presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders and executive-level decision makers.

Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, along with experience coordinating external advisers and professional teams. The role requires a proactive, strategic thinker who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior, value-driven role on a flagship Grade A redevelopment in one of the UK’s most dynamic commercial property markets. The successful candidate will enjoy significant visibility within the organisation, meaningful influence over asset strategy, and the chance to directly shape the commercial performance of a landmark city-centre scheme.