Development Manager

Company Description LS Estates is a retro-first developer and asset manager focused on the London market, with a strong track record across sectors and a particular emphasis on office and life sciences developments. The organization partners and collaborates with leading designers, combining design excellence, market insight, and financial expertise to create long-term value for investment partners, occupiers, and local communities. LS Estates takes a holistic view of the market, aiming to mitigate current risks while identifying emerging trends for clients. Sustainability is central to its approach, prioritizing low embodied energy, ease of maintenance, and carbon-efficient occupation. The team is known for professional rigor, entrepreneurial thinking, and holding itself to standards that exceed regulatory requirements.

Role Description The Development Manager will oversee and drive real estate development projects from inception through delivery, ensuring that design quality, sustainability objectives, and commercial outcomes are aligned. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating project teams, managing consultants and contractors, preparing and monitoring development appraisals, and supporting planning and approvals processes. The role involves conducting market and financial analysis, preparing investment papers and reports, managing project budgets and timelines, and maintaining strong relationships with partners, occupiers, and stakeholders. The Development Manager will also contribute to identifying new opportunities, assessing feasibility, and supporting acquisition and disposal activities. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the London Area, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in real estate development or asset management, preferably in office or life sciences projects within the London market.
• Strong project management skills, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, budget oversight, scheduling, and risk management.
• Sound financial and analytical skills, with experience in development appraisals, cash flow modeling, and preparing reports or investment cases.
• Knowledge of planning processes, design management, and sustainability principles, including low-carbon and energy-efficient building strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with designers, investors, occupiers, and community partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, urban planning, engineering, architecture, or a related field; a relevant professional qualification (e.g., MRICS) is an advantage.
• Proactive, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset, with attention to detail and the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
• Comfort working on-site in a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.