Development Managers – Place & Regeneration

Multiple roles available: Senior Development Manager to Associate Director / Director Salary: £70,000 – £100,000 plus benefits, DOE

Shape the future of our cities, towns, and communities.

We are seeking ambitious and experienced Development Managers to join a dynamic and growing team focused on place-making, regeneration, and mixed-use development across the North West, Yorkshire and North East. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering transformational projects that breathe new life into urban centres, unlock economic potential, and create lasting social impact.

With multiple senior-level opportunities available — from Senior Development Manager through to Associate Director / Director — this is your chance to advance your career while making a meaningful difference across some of the UK’s most exciting regeneration schemes.

Why join ?

• Be a driving force in major regeneration and placemaking projects that will shape the future of our towns and cities.
• Accelerate your career with clear pathways to leadership and exposure to landmark, high-profile developments.
• Join a respected, forward-thinking team working at the cutting edge of urban renewal, regeneration, commercial development, and public-private partnerships.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on the delivery of complex, mixed-use regeneration schemes from feasibility and business case through to delivery and handover.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, landowners, investors, and stakeholders to unlock opportunities and drive value.
• Managing development appraisals, financial models, and viability assessments to shape commercially robust solutions.
• Driving the planning and design process, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and securing key consents.
• Overseeing project delivery, ensuring alignment with programme, budget, and place-making vision.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Development Manager, Regeneration Lead, or Place Advisor working on large-scale urban regeneration, mixed-use, residential, or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of the public-private interface, including working with local authorities, investors, developers, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with experience in financial modelling, deal structuring, and development appraisals.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive projects forward.
• A passion for place-making, regeneration, and creating meaningful, long-lasting impact in local communities.

The opportunity: Join an ambitious and highly regarded team with a reputation for delivering some of the most exciting regeneration projects in the North West, Yorkshire and North East. With salaries ranging from £70,000 to £100,000 + benefits DOE, this is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career, broaden your network, and help shape the future of our urban environments.

Contact Caroline Kingsley

📞 07768 381831
✉️ caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk
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