Interim Development Manager

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • Sep 01, 2025
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Location: Hybrid / South East or Midlands-based preferred
Contract: Interim (initial 6 months, potential extension)
Rate: Competitive day rate, outside IR35

We re looking for an experienced Development Surveyor to join a well-established property team on an interim basis. This role will focus on unlocking value across a national portfolio of operational and non-operational assets, through strategic disposals and selective acquisitions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and preparing surplus or underperforming assets for disposal, supporting value enhancement initiatives ahead of market launch, and managing the end-to-end transaction process. You ll also support on acquisitions where there s clear opportunity for long-term value creation or operational gain.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead on disposals of surplus land and property assets, from due diligence to marketing and sale
  • Work closely with planning consultants, agents, and internal teams to maximise site value pre-sale
  • Identify and support the acquisition of sites with potential to add long-term value
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders through the development lifecycle
  • Provide strategic advice on asset repositioning and future exit opportunities
Requirements:
  • Proven background in development or asset management, ideally with experience in infrastructure or operational property portfolios
  • Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation
  • Able to work independently and at pace across multiple projects
  • MRICS preferred but not essential
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in a business with a diverse and complex property footprint.