Acquisitions & Development Manager

Built Alliance are delighted to be seeking an Acquisitions & Development Manager to join a fast-growing, tech-driven Property Investment & Development Company, playing a key role in identifying, appraising and progressing an impressive and growing portfolio of mixed-use, high-profile (Commercial/BTR Residential) development schemes across the North West.

This is a development-led role suited to an intermediate or close to senior level professional with a genuine interest in the acquisition and appraisal side of the business, who wants to build their development career within a company that combines in-house delivery capability with a strong growth trajectory.

Working closely with the small but growing acquisitions and delivery teams, you'll play a central role in bringing new opportunities forward, from initial identification and feasibility through to planning and onward handover, within a business that proudly combines development expertise with in-house delivery capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and assess development opportunities, supporting feasibility studies and appraisals

Assist in progressing sites from acquisition through planning, working closely with the wider development team

Support the planning process including S106, S278, S73 and condition discharge

Help monitor cash flow, budgets and development performance against appraisal

Liaise with the in-house contractor and external consultants as schemes move through design and planning

Assist with reporting on progress, risks and returns to senior stakeholders

Contribute to leasing, marketing and operational strategy discussions as schemes progress

Support delivery of legal, planning and contractual obligations across live sites

Requirements:

Experience in a development, acquisitions or related property role, ideally with exposure to mixed-use schemes (BTR, residential, hotels, commercial)

A solid understanding of the UK planning system and appraisal process

Comfortable working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants

Some exposure to stakeholder or investor reporting is beneficial but not essential

Client-side, developer, or consultancy background considered

Good understanding of the North West property and built environment market

MRICS(or working towards) is a bonus, but the right experience and appetite to grow matters more

An interest in BTR and placemaking strategies would be a real advantage

if you'd like to find out more, please do contact Rob Hayton at Built Alliance.