Development Manager - Social Impact Developer

I have partnered with Capital & Centric to find them their next Development hire

They don’t just build places—they transform them. Every week, Capital & Centric invest over £3 million into creating vibrant, inclusive communities in towns and cities across the UK. Working in public-private partnerships, they are on a mission to regenerate forgotten spaces, deliver breathtaking design, and spark real social change.

We have teamed up to find a Development professional who’s ready to help take their bold vision from idea to reality. If you’re passionate about shaping regeneration schemes that leave a lasting legacy, then I want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

This isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about making waves. From the outset, you’ll be in the thick of it, working with an enthusiastic, dynamic team at their stunning headquarters in Manchester. Here’s what your days will look like:

• Conceptualising the future: Bring bold ideas to life, leading projects from their earliest stages to site readiness.
• Shaping exceptional design: Assemble and lead top-notch design teams, ensuring every project embodies our aspirational vision.
• Crunching numbers, driving value: Use your financial modelling prowess to create appraisals, feasibility studies, and viability reports.
• Making things happen: Secure planning approvals for ambitious large-scale projects and prepare grant applications for Homes England and other funding bodies.
• Collaborating with purpose: Work with their fantastic in-house marketing team to ensure each project makes a splash.
• Building the business: Develop plans that go beyond the numbers, delivering results for investors, stakeholders, and—most importantly—the people who’ll live, work, and thrive in our spaces.

Who You Are

We’re not just looking for someone to do the job—we’re looking for someone to own it. You’ll thrive with them if you:

• Are an experienced property development professional with at least three years’ practical experience, ideally focused on the early stages of projects.
• Have financial modelling skills and can navigate legal agreements with ease.
• Are a natural leader, capable of managing large-scale design teams while keeping everyone aligned with the vision.
• Have razor-sharp written communication skills, an eye for design, and a passion for creating places that people love.
• Bring a positive attitude that inspires your team and keeps projects moving forward.
• Are curious, adaptable, and hungry to learn, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join Capital & Centric?

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a difference. Here’s what you can expect:

Impact: Work on regeneration projects that breathe life into forgotten places and drive meaningful change.

Opportunity: Lead transformative £50m+ schemes that will shape communities for generations.

Growth: Get all the support you need to develop your skills, advance your career, and reach your full potential.

Inspiration: Join a young, dynamic team where ideas flow and creativity thrives, all from the heart of Manchester at the iconic Neptune Mill.

To apply, or understand further, please give Matthew Bryan (retained recruitment partner) a call on 0161 607 5437.