We don’t just acquire land—we shape the future of our communities.

As a Development Manager at Hill, you’ll take the lead on the acquisition and pre-planning phases of our residential and joint venture projects. From legal and financial due diligence to planning strategy, you’ll coordinate teams and consultants to deliver high-quality, commercially viable developments that align with our values, ambitions and timelines.

You’ll guide projects from concept through to handover—bringing together smart insight, strong leadership and a clear sense of purpose at every stage.

What you’ll do:

• Own the end-to-end management of land-led and JV schemes through acquisition, planning and handover
• Lead project programmes and coordinate teams to meet milestones and mitigate risk
• Manage consultant teams, budgets and performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and review viability models, cash flows and sensitivity analyses
• Direct pre-planning activity and ensure all documents are accurate, timely and fit for submission
• Support legal and technical due diligence and ensure key risks are tracked and addressed
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to align design, planning and commercial strategy
• Represent Hill in meetings with local authorities, clients, landowners and consultants
• Maintain strong relationships with Registered Providers and manage affordable housing disposals
• Share knowledge and support junior team members as part of a collaborative team culture

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Land Management, Planning or a related discipline
• Member of (or working towards) RICS or RTPI
• Proven experience leading schemes from acquisition through to delivery
• Strong understanding of planning policy, technical constraints and due diligence
• Commercially astute with experience preparing and reviewing appraisals
• Skilled in consultant coordination and bid preparation
• Confident negotiator and communicator with a collaborative mindset
• A proactive problem-solver who brings clarity and confidence to complex situations

What you’ll get:

• 26 days holiday
• Private healthcare and wellbeing platform
• Hill Incentive scheme and retail discounts
• Volunteering days and continuous learning opportunities
• A high-performing and supportive team culture
• competitive salary and package

Why Hill?

At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.

Our culture is underpinned by our values:

• Ambition – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them
• Impact – we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
• Agility – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change
• Collaboration – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way

As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.

Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.