Speculative Application – Development Manager (Real Estate / Mixed-Use) Verified listing

Speculative Application – Development Manager (Real Estate / Mixed-Use)
Unlock sites, steer consultants, and transform vision into profitable, place-making assets.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a recruitment partner and professional community serving investors, developers and multidisciplinary teams across the built environment. Our clients rely on Development Managers to spot opportunities, de-risk delivery and drive value from land purchase through hand-over. They brief us long before roles are advertised, so we keep an active shortlist of commercially minded leaders ready to step in.

What our clients typically ask for
6–12 years’ experience guiding residential, commercial or mixed-use schemes for a developer, fund or major contractor

Full life-cycle capability: land appraisal, design brief, planning strategy, procurement, construction oversight and exit / leasing

Financial fluency—DCF modelling in Excel or Argus, JV structuring and cost / programme forecasting

Proven record leading architects, engineers, QS and agents while balancing design quality with IRR targets

Confident stakeholder management: winning local-authority support, negotiating S106 / CIL and liaising with investors, occupiers and community groups

Clear reporting that keeps boards, lenders and project teams aligned on risk, programme and budget

Why Register with Architecture Social
Early access to vacancies comes as standard—developers brief us first. We match your sector expertise, network and growth goals with the right organisation, then support you with salary benchmarks, CV feedback and a discreet search process that keeps you in control. Inside our platform you can join peer forums, attend market-insight webinars and tap into practical career tools.

How to Apply
See a live role that fits? Apply through the listing and we’ll champion your candidacy. Nothing suitable today? Submit a speculative application here. Your profile joins our Development-Manager talent pool, and we’ll contact you the moment the ideal opportunity appears.