Senior Property Development Manager

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Key Information

Job title: Senior Property Development Manager

Salary: £87K - £99.5K + TFL Benefits  (depending on experience)

Grade: Band 4 

Contract type: TfL                                          Reference:  2976 

Team: Places for London - AM Commercial Office Development 

Directorate: TFL - Customer and Strategy

Contract details: Permanent Location*: Victoria Station House, Victoria Street / Hybrid*  

Application closing date: Sunday 18/01/2025 at 23:59 

 

 

*Hybrid working within this role enables time split between the office and home, with a minimum of 50 per cent in the office over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.  

 

Overview of project/role 

 

Welcome to Places for London, TfL’s property company, where your career can make a meaningful impact on the landscape of a global city. As an integral part of the London community, we are building thousands of new and sustainable homes over the next 10 years across the capital.

 

We are one of London’s largest landlords, providing flexible and accessible workspaces for 1,500 customers, over 90 per cent of which are small businesses.

 

Our mission is about crafting environments that inspire and connect people. From residential developments that redefine modern living to commercial spaces that drive economic vitality, we are at the forefront of urban development and reimagining what is possible. We prioritise innovation, sustainability and community engagement whilst fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

 

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Property Development Manager to join Places for London, leading the delivery of major commercial office-led property development projects across central London. This role is integral to our ambitious development programme, including our flagship Platinum joint venture with Helical, which involves equity investments of more than £200m to create assets valued at over £1bn.

 

As a senior leader, you will manage a portfolio of projects through the full property lifecycle, operating in a lean client capacity to ensure strategic alignment, financial control, and best-in-class delivery. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to deliver innovative, sustainable developments that generate significant receipts and operational benefits for TfL.

 

This is a unique opportunity to shape London’s future commercial landscape and contribute to creating world-class office spaces that support the city’s growth.

 

Key Accountabilities  

1. Project Leadership Support the Head of Property Development and take leadership responsibility for delivering a defined set of projects within Places for London’s Property Development Programme. Assemble, manage, and motivate high-performing multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives.
2. Strategy Development  Contribute to the preparation of property development strategies and associated policies to identify, exploit, and optimise beneficial outcomes from development opportunities on TfL’s estate. 
3. Internal Stakeholder Management Manage complex interfaces and relationships within TfL to ensure alignment and drive the development programme forward.
4. External Engagement Engage effectively with public and private sector stakeholders to minimise risks and optimise returns for TfL.
5. Commercial Negotiations Lead negotiations with external counterparties, leveraging expertise in financial structures associated with property development to deliver added value.