Development Manager Outskirts of Crawley Salary & benefits: £52,000 - £56,000 DOE + Company Car / Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a large organisation seeking an Estates Development Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across a national estate. You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously across greenfield, brownfield, refurbishment, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Development Manager Key Responsibilities * Manage construction projects from inception through to completion and defects stage * Oversee design, specification, and procurement of major works projects * Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health & safety legislation * Act as Contract Administrator (JCT), including site visits and progress monitoring * Prepare cost estimates and capital expenditure reports for senior stakeholders * Lead project meetings and contribute to design development * Support planning applications and building regulations approvals * Maintain project documentation and standard specifications * Review drawings from concept through to as-built using AutoCAD * Monitor project progress using project management systems * Provide technical advice on site development and potential new opportunities * Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a varied estate portfolio Development Manager Essential Skills & Experience * Minimum 2 years' experience in construction project management * Experience administering JCT contracts * Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety legislation * CSCS card holder; SMSTS desirable (training can be provided) * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays * Experience working across greenfield, brownfield, or environmentally sensitive sites * Proficient in AutoCAD * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects * Excellent communication and report writing skills * Confident working with internal teams and external consultants * Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace) Desirable * Degree or HND in a relevant discipline * Membership of CIOB Extra Information: * Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details) * Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful * By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website) Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer