Senior Development Manager

Sorbon Estates Ltd; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Beaconsfield is seeking a Senior Development Manager to oversee the full development cycle of high-value commercial and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing development projects from concept to consent. This role offers competitive rewards, a calm working environment, and opportunities for strategic influence within a financially secure business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Discretionary bonus schemes

Bupa private healthcare

25 days’ annual leave

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing commercial or mixed‑use development projects post‑acquisition.
• Experienced leader, able to guide consultant teams and engage effectively with local authorities.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in feasibility and viability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full development cycle of high‑value commercial and mixed‑use portfolio.
• Shape the direction, viability, and deliverability of developments from concept to pre‑construction.
• Drive performance across planning and development to deliver projects of exceptional quality.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiating S106/CIL obligations

Education

Degree in town planning or real estate

Job description

Senior Development Manager

Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Type: Full-time | Permanent

At Sorbon Estates, our success is built on more than the properties we own – it’s built on the people who shape, enhance, and grow them. With a diverse and expanding portfolio across the South East, we focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that thrive.

Our commitment to quality, innovation, and long‑term investment drives everything we do, from developing new spaces to enhancing established assets, ensuring every project contributes to places that endure and enrich the communities they serve.

What sets this role apart?

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Senior Development Manager to lead the full development cycle of our prestigious, high‑value commercial and mixed‑use portfolio. Based within our Acquisitions team and working closely with Projects, this is a high‑impact role in which you will shape the direction, viability and deliverability of developments from concept through to pre‑construction.

The ideal candidate will excel at facilitating stakeholder engagement, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving performance across planning and development to deliver projects of exceptional quality. This is an opportunity to apply strategic insight, commercial acumen and leadership to make a meaningful impact on the growth and long‑term success of the Sorbon Estates portfolio.

About you

• Degree‑qualified in town planning, real estate, or a related discipline.
• Experienced leader, able to guide consultant teams and engage effectively with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing commercial or mixed‑use development projects post‑acquisition through planning and pre‑construction.
• Energised by transforming concepts into high‑quality developments, and motivated by solving complex project challenges.
• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in feasibility, viability assessments, and negotiating S106/CIL obligations to secure deliverable, value‑aligned outcomes.

What you’ll enjoy as part of the team

• Leadership with impact – a key strategic role shaping the success of our projects and influencing the future of our portfolio
• Strong foundations – a financially secure, privately owned business with a long‑term vision and clear growth strategy
• Competitive rewards – attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary), Bupa private healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package
• Calm working environment – newly renovated, modern offices in Beaconsfield Old Town with free parking and excellent local amenities
• Time off – 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with service
• Sociable culture – a dynamic, energetic team with regular company‑wide and departmental social events throughout the year

If you're driven by shaping high‑value developments from concept to consent, thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy combining strategic insight with commercial impact, apply now with your CV.