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.
Dan Petrie, Principal Consultant, Cognisant
07487 795148