Estates Development Manager

  • Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead
  • Crawley, Sussex
  • 01/04/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Estates Development Manager
Outskirts of Crawley
Salary & benefits: 52,000 - 56,000 DOE + Company Car / Car Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a large organisation seeking an Estates Development Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across a national estate.

You will oversee multiple projects simultaneously across greenfield, brownfield, refurbishment, including Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Estates Development Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Manage construction projects from inception through to completion and defects stage
  • Oversee design, specification, and procurement of major works projects
  • Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and health & safety legislation
  • Act as Contract Administrator (JCT), including site visits and progress monitoring
  • Prepare cost estimates and capital expenditure reports for senior stakeholders
  • Lead project meetings and contribute to design development
  • Support planning applications and building regulations approvals
  • Maintain project documentation and standard specifications
  • Review drawings from concept through to as-built using AutoCAD
  • Monitor project progress using project management systems
  • Provide technical advice on site development and potential new opportunities
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously across a varied estate portfolio

Estates Development Manager Essential Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in construction project management
  • Experience administering JCT contracts
  • Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and health & safety legislation
  • CSCS card holder; SMSTS desirable (training can be provided)
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, including overnight stays
  • Experience working across greenfield, brownfield, or environmentally sensitive sites
  • Proficient in AutoCAD
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • Confident working with internal teams and external consultants
  • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)

Desirable

  • Degree or HND in a relevant discipline
  • Membership of CIOB

Extra Information:

  • Refer a friend and earn up to 500 (see website for details)
  • Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful
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Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.