Development Manager

Development Manager – Strategic Land & Disposals.

London.

Cognisant has partnered with a strategic land developer who is looking for a hands‑on Development Manager to take sites from acquisition through planning, servicing, and sale. This role combines commercial responsibility with real exposure to large‑scale, mixed‑use development, from housing and schools to open space and infrastructure.

What you’ll do:

• Lead commercial land sales and disposal strategies across multiple sites
• Manage appraisals, valuations, and negotiations with developers and investors
• Work closely with planning, technical, and infrastructure teams to get sites market‑ready
• Oversee contracts, legal agreements, and disposal processes
• Identify value opportunities and risks, contributing to financial appraisals

Who we’re looking for:

• Development, Project or Land Manager with experience in site disposals or commercial transactions
• Technical or development professionals with a strong commercial focus
• Confident managing advisors, legal teams, and developer negotiations
• Experience across residential or mixed‑use strategic land

This is not a typical housebuilder role – you’ll have end‑to‑end responsibility, real commercial influence, and the chance to see your decisions shape communities.