Assistant Development Manager

Durham, County Durham
Matchtech

You’ll be part of a small but dynamic team that works closely together to deliver high-value outcomes across our property development projects. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site and office visits as required.

As Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, while proactively managing risk, driving efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety are never compromised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Development Manager and senior leadership in implementing project strategy
• Lead project teams in developing concepts into deliverable designs
• Coordinate and prepare commercial assessments and appraisals with internal teams
• Prepare reports for senior management and project boards
• Manage and chair internal and external project meetings
• Oversee planning applications and coordinate responses
• Negotiate planning conditions and Section 106 agreements
• Maximise commercial potential and resolve planning or technical challenges
• Coordinate Health & Safety and undertake site risk assessments
• Lead budgeting and manage procurement processes
• Manage appointments and contracts with external consultants
• Establish and direct project teams, including programme planning
• Guide development briefs, marketing strategies, and site sales
• Maintain stakeholder engagement (e.g. local authorities, councillors, landowners, community groups)
• Support identification, acquisition, planning, and delivery of new development opportunities
• Promote and ensure compliance with company project management frameworks and quality standards
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and targets
• Provide monthly management reporting and KPIs to senior leadershipTeam Support
• Report to the Senior Development Manager and assist with tasks across the project portfolio

About You
Essential:

• Proven experience in managing property development projects
• Solid understanding of planning processes and policies
• Strong project management skills within a property-related environment
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and appraisals
• Familiarity with legal, statutory, and health & safety considerations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement
• UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Recognised property-related qualification (MRICS or MRTPI preferred)
• Experience in residential development from a housebuilder or consultancy perspective
• Working knowledge of MS Project and structured project management processes

Key Personal Attributes:

• Commercially minded and strategically driven
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
• Personable, collaborative, and self-aware
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Committed to integrity, teamwork, and high standards
• Broad understanding of development-related technical disciplines