Senior Residential Development Manager at LegalAndGeneral

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Residential Developments, Construction, Design Management, Quality Standards, Financial Appraisals, Budgeting, Cashflow Forecasting, JCT Building Contracts, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation Skills, Leadership, Organisational Skills, Communication Abilities, Development Funding Agreements

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. L&G Asset Management is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs. Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns. Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners. Job Description Are you ready to lead the delivery of high-quality Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments across the UK? We’re looking for a Senior Development Manager to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of urban living. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment, working alongside Transactions Managers, Asset Managers, and Fund Managers to deliver exceptional residential assets that meet investor expectations and community needs. What you’ll be doing: Leading the end-to-end delivery of major urban BTR developments across the UK Overseeing direct developments and development fundings in line with business plans Preparing and maintaining development budgets, financial appraisals, and cashflows Negotiating and managing building contracts and consultant appointments Ensuring compliance with funding agreements and reporting obligations Providing technical oversight and resolving issues throughout the development cycle Collaborating with internal teams to align development activity with portfolio goals Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders Qualifications Who we’re looking for: Proven experience delivering large-scale residential developments, ideally BTR Strong technical knowledge of construction, design management, and quality standards Competence in financial appraisals, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting Solid understanding of JCT building contracts and their administration Familiarity with development funding agreements and obligations Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills Strong leadership, organisational, and communication abilities Degree qualified in a relevant discipline with a professional qualification (e.g. MRICS, CIOB) Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional Information At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of major urban Build-to-Rent developments across the UK. Oversee direct developments and development fundings in line with business plans.