T&T specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, Net Zero and digital solutions. More recently we have expanded into Development Management, with a team based in both the London and Manchester offices.

The Development Management team is a new and expanding department within Turner & Townsend and you will have the opportunity to be a part of it from the beginning. We have won and are already working on some very exciting projects not only in the North West but also globally. Our vision is to expand our team to enhance the capabilities we have and what we can offer to our clients. We have a great team of experienced, forward-thinking people and we would like to invite you to be part of the journey to grow this team and expand on the diversity of the projects that we lead and develop as Development Managers.

The Role

The role of Development Manager can mean many things to many different people, so we have put a lot of thought in to defining what the DM role within Turner & Townsend entails.

The role is to provide ‘developer’ expertise to positively influence the strategic direction across the whole project. This includes helping to write the business cases, managing the viability and undertaking the financial modelling, acting as the client lead on planning and third party issues, dealing with the land acquisition, driving scheme efficiencies etc. and acting as the Client’s lead consultant up to the point that the project moves into the construction delivery phase, when we then step back and let the PM take the lead.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is willing to be part of diverse team. With a flexible approach you will:

• Report to Development Directors to manage projects through all development phases
• Work as part of a team to undertake bid submissions to win new work
• Secure and complete the necessary administration for client commissions
• Take the lead on new development opportunities
• Obtain all statutory approvals / agreements in line with the client brief
• Write and contribute to business cases
• Undertake market analysis
• Formulate development appraisals using Argus and cashflow projections, ensuring that these are closely managed and regularly updated
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with external professional consultants and public sector stakeholders
• Obtain fee proposals, undertake tender analysis, and recommend consultants for appointment
• Assemble development teams
• Work with a range of internal teams and external advisors through design, planning, cost and value management, procurement, and constriction delivery phases
• Manage consultant teams to successfully appoint a main contractor for project delivery
• Ensure a thorough handover has been undertaken with the project manager for the delivery phase
• Continue to monitor the project through the delivery phase and remain the client’s main contact
• Help drive projects forward to achieve delivery milestones