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Assistant Development Manager

Job details
Posting date: 14 January 2026
Salary: £36,000 to £45,000 per year
Additional salary information: Car Allowance + Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Location: Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EW
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: Vis1_1768396494

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Summary

Assistant Development Manager

Location: Brentwood, Essex
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 per annum

Overview

As an Assistant Development Manager, you will assist in progressing sites through feasibility, legal, technical, planning, health & safety, and financial stages of projects - supporting schemes through to Budget Pack sign-off and start on site.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Development Manager

  • Support the Regional Development Director in the effective running of the Development function.

  • Assist with pre-construction activities from land handover through to project completion.

  • Support the coordination of internal and external stakeholders throughout the development process.

  • Support the preparation, monitoring, and review of development budgets and programmes.

  • Support Development Managers in ensuring all legal requirements are met for each development.

  • Liaise with Legal teams, solicitors, and technical teams to ensure documentation is in place.

Governance & Compliance

  • Assist in preparing paperwork and reports required for internal governance approvals.

  • Support audit compliance and adherence to ISO 9001 requirements.

Project Coordination & Administration

  • Support early handover of sites from Land / New Business teams to full Project Teams.

  • Assist in setting construction budgets and programmes.

  • Monitor developments using coordination checklists and reporting tools.

  • Assist in preparing Post Investment Reviews and Project Close-Out Reports.

  • Support procurement of surveys, reports, and assessments to enable planning and pre-delivery activities.

Person Specification

  • Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate relevant experience.

  • Keen interest in development and pre-construction activities.

  • Highly numerate with the ability to support feasibility appraisals.

  • Strong literacy skills with the ability to understand and interpret legal documentation.

Desirable

  • Experience in a Development role within the construction or property sector.

  • Exposure to residential, affordable housing, care, or mixed-use developments.

  • Desire to pursue further education or professional development.

What's on Offer

  • Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance.

  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

  • Employee rewards and benefits portal.

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