As Senior Development Manager, you will oversee the full development lifecycle of care home projects from site acquisition through to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards., You will be involved in the day to day running of projects and be responsible for the following:

• Leading the identification, acquisition, and appraisal of suitable development sites for care home projects.
• Managing all stages of the development process, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams, architects, contractors, and local authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitoring budgets, risks, and timelines, providing regular reports and updates to senior leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards specific to care home development.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across development projects.
• Mentor and support junior development staff to build a strong, capable team.
  
  My client pride themselves on establishing a platform for all employees, proving unmatched opportunities to progress your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The ideal candidate for the Senior Development Manager must be able to demonstrate:
• Proven experience in property development, ideally within care home or healthcare sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of planning regulations and the development process in the UK.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care environments that positively impact communities.
  
  Atkins Search are currently supporting a leading care home developer dedicated to creating exceptional residential care facilities across the UK. With a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to quality, innovation, and community, they are expanding their team to include a Senior Development Manager based in Leeds to support with projects across the Midlands and Yorkshire.
  
  As a Senior Development Manager within an industry leading Care Home Developer, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive package in return for your hard work and dedication. Our client will offer the Senior Development Manager:
• A highly competitive salary (£65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience)
• Car allowance (circa £4,000)
• Market leading bonus structure
• Pension contribution
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Flexible working
• Clear progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Professional fees expenses
• Regular social events
• Professional yet collaborative working environment
Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.