Development Manager

Location:Manchester Fountain Street

Salary:64043.00 - 80054.00 plus 5000.00 car allowance(in exceptional circumstances we would consider a salary of up to 10% above the top of the advertised range)

Hours:36hoursper week

Contract Type:Permanent

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Wereseeking a Development Manager to deliver residential-led and mixed-use developments across Clarion Housing Groups portfolio. Working under a Senior Development Manageryoullmanage projects from post-site acquisition through to securing planning permission ensuring schemes meet commercialobjectivesand approved business closely with the Regional Director of Development and wider teams to drive projects forward and deliver new homes and communities.

In this roleyoullensure developments align with local priorities and Clarions the local business plan work with colleagues and partners to achieveobjectives and manage your own performance while supporting team or project accountability whererequired.

Youlloversee complex or innovative design solutions ensuring proposals meet the brief in terms of functionality quality aesthetics and cost while navigating validation and gateway processes in line with organisational and regulatory standards.

Youllbring a strongtrack recordin residential-led developments with demonstrable experience in development master planning and place led the planning process successfully with extensive residential experience and a broad understanding of the real estate industry. A relevant degree or equivalent qualification isrequired.

Itsdesirable to have experience managing multiple residential projects including clients stakeholders and consultants as well asexpertisein contract management procurement cost control conceptual design and assessing technical or design risks. Understanding contractual relationships between landowners authorities tenants and funders is a plus as are professional qualifications such as RICS RTPI or CIOB.

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Closing Date:27th May 2026at midnight.

This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in Manchester. Candidates will be expected to work from the Manchester office at least3days per week.

Applicants must be able to travel across the region travel to other Clarion offices as and whenrequired.

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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarionarenot able to offer visa required toresidein England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

This vacancy may close without notice.