Development Director (Regeneration & Estates)

  • Adecco
  • 05/05/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Development Director - Estates & Regeneration

Rate: £700 per day
Duration: 6 months (Initial)
IR35: Inside (Umbrella required)

Senior leadership role responsible for directing a large-scale estates regeneration programme within a Higher Education environment.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial/Development professional to provide strategic leadership across estates, facilities and capital development activities. The role will drive commercial value, oversee major contracts and support the long-term regeneration and optimisation of a complex, multi-site campus estate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial strategy across estates and facilities, ensuring value, compliance and financial control
  • Direct commercial aspects of major regeneration, capital and refurbishment projects
  • Oversee procurement, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management
  • Manage large FM, construction, maintenance and infrastructure contracts
  • Lead supplier performance, KPIs, SLAs and continuous improvement
  • Provide senior-level commercial advice to academic and executive stakeholders

Essential Experience

  • Senior commercial/development management experience within estates or the built environment
  • Higher Education sector experience essential
  • Proven track record on major estates development or regeneration projects
  • Strong contract management, financial and negotiation skills
  • Experience with FM services, estates operations and compliance

Desirable

  • RICS, CIPS, IWFM or equivalent
  • NEC or JCT contracts
  • Sustainability or estates strategy experience