Development Manager
Location - Swansea
Salary - Negotiable (DOE)

Pro Staff Construction are working with a residential developer who is looking to appoint an experienced Development Manager to join their team in Swansea.

You will be responsible for leading residential developments from land acquisition and concept design through to pre-construction handover, ensuring projects are deliverable, commercially viable, and aligned with partner requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site feasibility assessments, reviewing planning policy, risks and development opportunities.

• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams including architects, planners and engineers.

• Oversee planning applications, SAB approvals and statutory consents through to approval.

• Manage development appraisals, budgets and consultant fee schedules.

• Work closely with commercial and pre-construction teams to support value engineering and procurement strategy.

• Ensure projects meet Welsh housing standards, DQR 2023 and Building Regulations (Wales).

• Maintain strong relationships with RSL partners, local authorities and key stakeholders.

• Drive projects forward through clear programme management and proactive risk identification.

Requirements

• Proven experience in residential development or pre-construction management.

• Strong knowledge of planning processes, SAB approvals and Welsh housing standards.

• Experience coordinating design teams and managing development programmes.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and consultant appointments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s On Offer

• Salary negotiable depending on experience

• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering residential developments across South Wales

• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

• Clear opportunities for career progression and project ownership

If you’re available and interested, please apply now or contact Pro Staff Construction Ltd for more information.