Interim Development Manager

Location: Hybrid / South East or Midlands-based preferred
Contract: Interim (initial 6 months, potential extension)
Rate: Competitive day rate, outside IR35
We’re looking for an experienced Development Surveyor to join a well-established property team on an interim basis. This role will focus on unlocking value across a national portfolio of operational and non-operational assets, through strategic disposals and selective acquisitions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and preparing surplus or underperforming assets for disposal, supporting value enhancement initiatives ahead of market launch, and managing the end-to-end transaction process. You’ll also support on acquisitions where there’s clear opportunity for long-term value creation or operational gain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on disposals of surplus land and property assets, from due diligence to marketing and sale
- Work closely with planning consultants, agents, and internal teams to maximise site value pre-sale
- Identify and support the acquisition of sites with potential to add long-term value
- Manage internal and external stakeholders through the development lifecycle
- Provide strategic advice on asset repositioning and future exit opportunities
- Proven background in development or asset management, ideally with experience in infrastructure or operational property portfolios
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on value creation
- Able to work independently and at pace across multiple projects
- MRICS preferred but not essential
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