We are delighted to have been retained by a well-capitalised international investor and developer focused on creating best-in-class residential schemes in London and across the UK. With a significant fund already deployed and a further £300–400m currently being raised, the business is scaling rapidly, acquiring 4–5 large-scale assets annually with a desire to expand into Europe.

The Role

They are seeking to appoint a Development Director to join their lean but ambitious London team. This is a pivotal role in leading the delivery of some of their most exciting and challenging projects.

Every day will be different: from running feasibility and underwriting for new acquisitions, steering schemes through complex planning processes, overseeing procurement to assemble best-in-class consultant and contractor teams, to driving design and delivery all the way through to completion and handover.

You will also play a critical part in shaping strategy, governance, and investor reporting, working closely with the UK Head of Development.

The Company

An outcome-focused, entrepreneurial team where everyone is passionate about growth and delivery. They combine the agility of a start-up with the stability of institutional backing, creating a fast-paced but supportive culture.

They do serious work from the get-go however, do not take themselves too seriously. Expect autonomy and accountability, but also collaboration, challenge, and the opportunity to have a direct impact on how the UK platform scales.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to Influence: A small London team with big ambitions. Your input will directly shape the business plan and project outcomes.
• Team Focus: A collaborative, flat-structured environment where success is collective and everyone has a role to play.
• Strategic Impact: A chance to step into a leadership role during a period of major UK expansion, taking the reins on live developments and setting delivery standards.
• Growth and Stability: Backed by significant international capital and a growing investor base, with a long-term plan to become one of the most active living sector platforms in Europe.
• Progression: A clear path to grow your career alongside the platform, with loyalty and performance consistently rewarded.

What do you need to bring?

• A proven track record in delivering large-scale residential and/or Build-to-Rent schemes in the UK.
• Demonstrable end-to-end experience from acquisition and planning through to handover and completion.
• Strong commercial, legal, and construction knowledge (cashflows, JCT contracts, procurement, forward funding).
• Highly numerical with strong financial acumen and financial modelling skills, able to interrogate and build robust cashflows and investment appraisals.
• Ability to identify and diffuse risks early, bringing proactive solutions to senior stakeholders and ExCo.
• High energy, adaptable, and entrepreneurial, comfortable working in a lean team where everyone is hands-on.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with investors, consultants, and contractors alike.

Other details

• Salary: £110,000–£120,000 (DOE) + bonus