Director of Development

CompanyCapstone Recruitment UK

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Description

Development Director

Build-to-Rent | Manchester

Capstone Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-capitalised international real estate investor and developer to appoint a Development Director / very Senior Development Manager to lead its Manchester and North West Build-to-Rent platform.

Backed by long-term institutional capital, the business is scaling a significant UK residential portfolio and is now seeking a senior development professional to take full regional ownership of major schemes in the North West.

The Role

This is a highly autonomous, senior position, acting as the company’s lead development presence in Manchester. You will be responsible for originating, shaping, and delivering large-scale BTR projects, working directly with senior leadership and investment teams.

Projects typically range from 250–500+ homes, with responsibility spanning early-stage feasibility through planning, delivery, and completion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of major Build-to-Rent schemes across Manchester and the wider North West.

Act as the senior regional representative, managing local authorities, consultants, partners, and key stakeholders.

Take ownership of technical due diligence on new development opportunities, working closely with legal and investment teams.

Drive schemes through pre-planning, planning, and delivery, managing professional teams and external consultants.

Oversee forward-funded and joint venture structures, ensuring projects are delivered on programme, budget, and quality.

Work closely with the investment team on development appraisals, financial modelling, and viability assessments.

Champion sustainability and ESG principles across all developments.

Contribute to the strategic growth of a long-term UK Build-to-Rent platform, with a particular focus on regional cities.

Candidate Profile

Degree qualified in Surveying, Property, Construction, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Typically 8–12+ years’ experience in residential development, with exposure to large-scale schemes.
Strong track record delivering complex BTR, PRS, or major residential developments, ideally in Manchester or the North West.

Comfortable operating autonomously with strong commercial judgement and stakeholder presence.

Deep technical knowledge across planning, construction, procurement, and building regulations.

Experience working with institutional capital, forward-funding, or joint venture structures is highly advantageous.

To find out more, please contact Rob Joslin (Director) on +44 (0) 203 757 5000 or email r.joslin@capstone-recruitment.com