Development Manager Job in Chichester, West Sussex An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Manager to join a well-established property developer based in Chichester, West Sussex. Focused on strategic land promotion and residential development across the South East, the company is growing its team and looking for an experienced, all-round Technical Manager to take the lead across the full development lifecycle, from site identification and acquisition through to project delivery. This role is offering a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonus. With a strong regional presence, the team is currently active on several sites per year, typically 100 - 250 units, with plans to scale up. The role would suit someone from a technical, planning or land background who understands the full development lifecycle, not just deal-making, and is looking to move into a client-side role. You'll be joining a small but well-respected team at a key stage in their expansion. Role & Responsibilities - Lead technical due diligence pre-acquisition, assessing risks around ground conditions, flooding, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure - Manage project viability and programming, ensuring regular updates and coordination across teams - Oversee budgets and financial controls to ensure cost-effective delivery - Monitor project performance against key indicators, budgets, and timelines - Plan and coordinate complex, interdependent project tasks to ensure smooth progression - Manage or coordinate design teams through the planning process, including value engineering - Support technical and planning requirements during land sales and oversee third-party infrastructure delivery. Required Skills & Experience - Degree qualified in a relevant subject area such as planning, real estate, or surveying - Chartered status is highly desirable - Strong understanding of the full development life cycle - Experience in land promotion or development management - Strong technical knowledge of site appraisals and infrastructure - Exposure to financial reporting and project programmes - Full UK Driving Licence and car. What you get back - Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 - Discretionary bonus - Free parking - Health & wellbeing programme - Newly refurbished office space - Development opportunities and career progression. Apply If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website. Referral Did you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a £1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period. Development Manager Job in Chichester - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Job Ref: 15224)