Technical Development Manager

Technical Development Manager – Chichester, West Sussex

Strategic land & development role with a growing property company in the South East

️ Why Apply?

✔ Take the lead on high-impact strategic sites (100–250 units)

✔ Step into a client-side role with full lifecycle exposure

✔ Join a tight-knit, respected team at a key stage of growth

The Role

• Lead technical due diligence pre-acquisition (ground conditions, utilities, drainage, etc.)
• Coordinate project viability, timelines, and internal reporting
• Oversee budgets, infrastructure delivery, and planning inputs
• Manage external design teams through planning and engineering stages
• Liaise with stakeholders to enable smooth land sales and downstream delivery
• Assess risks and ensure cost-effective, value-engineered development outcomes

Requirements

• Degree in planning, surveying, or real estate (or similar)
• Chartered status preferred (RTPI, RICS, etc.)
• Experience in land promotion or development management
• Strong technical knowledge of site constraints and infrastructure
• Exposure to financial reporting and project coordination
• Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

What You’ll Get

• £60,000 – £70,000 salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Newly refurbished office in Chichester
• Career development and clear progression path

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