Graduate Development Consultant in London

Red Loft is a housing development and regeneration consultancy based in London. We work with Registered Providers, Local Authorities and Developers throughout London, the South East and South West. Our work includes managing development projects from concept through to completion, as well as a diverse range of development consultancy advice and services, including feasibility reports, financial viability assessments, land finding and agency, development strategies and procedures, development mentoring and training, Homes England and GLA compliance, and Shared Ownership sales, marketing and letting services.

Our Vision: Great places need brilliant advice. We aim to be the number one delivery experts to the sector, enabling our clients to create successful communities and transform lives.

Our Mission: Delivering brilliant projects takes real experience, vision and collaboration. By using our deep understanding of the sector, our end-to-end range of services will help you confidently navigate the complex and dynamic development and sales process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person seeking a career as a development professional to gain exposure to a wide range of housing development and regeneration projects. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will support clients from early feasibility and strategy stages through planning, procurement and delivery, while developing expertise in development appraisal, viability, project management and regeneration.

We are looking for a candidate to support and deliver across the full range of activity undertaken by our Development Consultancy Team. This includes:

• Project Management: Support the development team throughout different RIBA stages, including assisting with the progression of projects from planning through to on-site delivery of new homes.
• Risk Management: Support the management and monitoring of project risks and contribute to the maintenance of project risk registers.
• Financial Viability & Appraisals: Assist with the preparation of financial appraisals, scheme viability reports, risk maps, project programmes and cashflow forecasts, developing a strong understanding of development viability and delivery.
• Policies & Procedures: Support clients with the preparation and implementation of development procedures and project documentation.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and other stakeholders, supporting effective project delivery and helping to foster opportunities for future growth.
• Reporting & Presentations: Prepare clear and concise reports for internal and external audiences and assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations.
• General Duties: Carry out other duties as may reasonably be assigned by Directors, Partners and other members of the senior management team.

Qualifications:

• Educated to honours degree level (minimum 2:2) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong organisational skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to work.
• Enthusiastic and committed to continuous professional development.
• A passion for the built environment and creating successful places and communities.
• Strong commercial awareness and an interest in housing development and regeneration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing a high standard of client service.
• Willing to work in the Red Loft office a minimum of 3 days per week to learn from and collaborate with colleagues.
• Willing to travel to sites across London and the South East as required.
• Ability to manage deadlines and support multiple projects and clients simultaneously.

Desirable:

• An understanding of the differences between working within a consultancy environment and a housing organisation.
• An interest in the affordable housing sector and an awareness of the key policy and regulatory framework.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• RICS or RTPI accredited degree, with an interest in working towards professional chartership.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Min 25 days annual leave plus 8 days public/bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Learning and development support
• Flexible / agile working arrangements
• Regular social events / Christmas party / ‘Get together lunch’
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual charity quiz night
• Perkbox membership
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Natwest EAP Service

We have an excellent track record in supporting candidates to grow into the role, enabling candidates to take on enhanced responsibility early in their career, and we provide mentoring to support graduates through professional development. The successful candidate will also benefit from opportunities to spend time with our Land and Viability team, and Sales team, providing a broad understanding of the development sector.

Application process:

To apply, please send a Cover letter (1 page maximum) and CV (2 page maximum). Within the cover letter, please tell us:

• Why you would like to work for Red Loft
• Why this specific role interests you
• Tell us about yourself and what you can offer if appointed

The closing date for applications is 23rd July 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and task-based assessment.

Thank you for your interest. We hope the role excites you, and we look forward to hearing from you.