Premier Estates Limited
Assistant Development Manager
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ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Premier
£50,000 - £55,000
London Dock - E1W 2AA
Monday to Friday 0900 - 1730
DEVELOPMENT DETAILS
Set in the heart of Wapping, this landmark riverside neighbourhood blends calm, landscaped courtyards and water features with the energy of nearby Tower Bridge, the City, and St Katharine Docks. You’ll be part of a vibrant community of residents across 1,800 premium homes, supported by outstanding amenities including private gardens, a spa and gym, screening room, squash court, virtual golf and 24-hour concierge. Your day-to-day will be immersed in a high-spec environment where service standards are exacting, expectations are high, and the setting is truly best-in-class.
ROLE EXPECTATIONS
You will be the go-to on-site support for the Development Manager, helping to coordinate daily operations, uphold standards, and keep the estate running smoothly. Most days you’ll liaise with residents, concierge and contractors, oversee H&S routines, and ensure the public realm, amenities and back-of-house areas are safe, clean and presentation-perfect.
What Success Looks Like
- Residents feel listened to, informed and confident that issues are resolved quickly and professionally.
- Health and safety compliance is watertight, with accurate records, timely checks and proactive risk mitigation.
- Contractors are well-briefed, supervised and delivering to scope, quality and timescales.
- Common areas and amenities consistently meet premium standards of cleanliness, condition and presentation.
- Communication is clear, timely and courteous across residents, suppliers and internal teams.
- The Development Manager is supported with reliable reporting, action tracking and follow-through.
How You'll Spend Most Of Your Time
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- Carrying out site inspections, H&S checks, risk assessments and keeping compliance records up to date.
- Supporting front-of-house teams and concierge with resident communications and service delivery.
- Briefing, escorting and supervising contractors, vetting RAMS and ensuring works are completed safely.
- Spotting issues early, escalating appropriately and following through until fully closed out.
- Coordinating and monitoring planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring swift, high-quality resolutions.
- Managing inboxes, tasks and action logs; preparing updates and reports for the Development Manager.
Who This Role Is For
- You have residential leasehold experience in a similar role and thrive in a high-end, fast-paced environment.
- You are people-focused, calm under pressure and committed to delivering an exceptional resident experience.
- You’re meticulous about standards, safety and presentation, with a proactive eye for detail.
- You’re organised, responsive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities with clear communication.
- You take ownership, collaborate well and bring a solutions-first mindset.
Experience That Helps
- Hands-on experience with H&S routines on residential developments, including inspections and record-keeping.
- Contractor coordination, reviewing RAMS, and supervising works in occupied environments.
- Exposure to building plant, amenity operations and front-of-house/concierge collaboration.
- Using property management systems, CAFM tools and action trackers to keep tasks on course.
- Supporting resident communications, meetings and service charge or budget administration.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, aligned to experience
- 20 days holiday
- Westfield Rewards perks platform
- Fully funded learning and development
- Support for professional qualifications including TPI, RICS and more
- Company pension scheme
- Employee referral scheme
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About Premier
Premier is a leading residential property management company with a strong national presence across England and Wales. We manage a diverse portfolio of developments, from landmark city centre apartment blocks and luxury residences to new build estates, historic listed conversions, and sustainable communities.
As part of the Odevo Group, we combine the expertise and relationships of a trusted operator with the strength, technology and ambition of an international leader in property management. That means better tools, more opportunities, and a clear path for our people to grow.
We are proud members of The Property Institute (TPI) and The Property Ombudsman. Our vision is to be the trusted partner in property management, placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering service excellence through innovation, integrity, and genuine care.
If you are looking for a role where you will be trusted, supported and developed, within a business that is ambitious, values led, and genuinely invested in its people, Premier is a great place to build a long term career.
How We Hire
- Initial conversation with our talent team
- Interview focused on your experience running premium residential developments, stakeholder communication, health and safety compliance, contractor management and problem-solving in a live site environment
We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.
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