Macdonald & Company
Development Manager
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Development Manager
West Scotland (with regular travel across Scotland and England)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to join a well-established property business with a diverse portfolio of land and property assets.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a range of development and diversification projects, helping to identify, assess, and deliver commercial opportunities that enhance the long-term value of the estate portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll manage projects from concept through to completion while providing expert planning advice and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and deliver development opportunities across commercial, industrial, residential, tourism, and renewable energy projects.
- Manage projects through appraisal, planning, procurement, and delivery.
- Prepare development appraisals, business cases, and financial assessments.
- Lead planning applications and engage with planning authorities and external consultants.
- Promote land through the planning system, including greenfield and brownfield opportunities.
- Build and manage relationships with developers, consultants, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor project budgets, programmes, and progress, reporting to senior management.
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About You
- A degree in Town Planning, Rural Planning, Land Management, or a related discipline.
- MRTPI, MRICS, or equivalent professional membership.
- Experience in rural planning, development, and project management.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development appraisal.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
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Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in delivering a varied portfolio of development projects within a dynamic rural property business. You'll enjoy a diverse workload, significant autonomy, and the chance to make a lasting impact across a range of strategic developments.
If you're an experienced planning or development professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information please call Simon Chevis on 0161 607 5087 or schevis@macdonaldandcompany.com
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