Residential Development Manager

An established residential development is looking for an experienced Residential Development Manager to take full ownership of a large-scale, mixed-use site. This role sits at the heart of operations, ensuring residents, clients, and stakeholders receive a consistently high standard of service.

• Location: Reading
• Package: DOE
• Industry: Residential Property / Block Management
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm - site based

• Taking overall responsibility for the smooth day-to-day management of a large residential development
• Leading asset management activities, ensuring contracts, risk, and compliance processes are effectively maintained
• Managing mobilisation activity, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring all actions are completed accurately and on time
• Overseeing risk assessments, PPM schedules, and compliance documentation
• Managing contractor performance, including tendering, implementation, and value-for-money reviews
• Maintaining accurate records, audit trails, and reporting across all operational areas
• Leading and motivating an on-site team, ensuring strong engagement and service delivery
• Managing rotas, holidays, sickness cover, and team performance
• Conducting regular one-to-ones and annual appraisals
• Supporting financial management by managing budgets and monitoring expenditure
• Acting as a senior point of contact for residents and stakeholders, resolving issues professionally and efficiently

• Proven experience managing large residential developments or complex property portfolios
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, risk management, and compliance within residential property
• Experience managing on-site teams and external contractors
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong reporting and record-keeping skills
• Comfortable working with property management systems and compliance platforms
• Commercial awareness, including budget management and contract oversight

• Responsibility for a flagship, large-scale residential site
• A varied, hands-on role with real autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to lead and shape a dedicated on-site team
• Stable weekday working hours with no weekend requirement
• A professional environment that values quality, structure, and service delivery

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