Location: Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Type: Full-time | Permanent
At Sorbon Estates, our success is built on more than the properties we own, it’s built on the people who shape, enhance and grow them. With a diverse and expanding portfolio across the South East, we focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that thrive.
Our commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term investment drives everything we do, from developing new spaces to enhancing established assets, ensuring every project contributes to places that endure and enrich the communities they serve.
What sets this role apart
We are seeking a strategic and motivated Senior Development Manager to lead the development cycle of our prestigious, high-value portfolio of commercial and mixed-use schemes.
This is a high-impact, strategic role in which you will shape the direction, viability and deliverability of our new projects.
The role is ideal for a professional who can facilitate stakeholder engagement, guide multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance across the planning and development function to deliver projects of exceptional quality.
You will enjoy being part of a driven, collaborative team, applying long-term vision to influence the growth and strategic direction of our portfolio.
About You
- Degree-qualified in town planning or real estate.
- Effective leader with the ability to lead multidisciplinary consultant teams and engage effectively with local authorities and stakeholders.
- Experience managing commercial or mixed-use development projects post-acquisition through to planning and pre-construction.
- You are energised by seeing an idea evolve from a concept to a well-designed development and enjoy the complex challenges that come with this.
- Sharp commercial acumen, applying strong financial judgement across feasibility, viability assessments, and the negotiation of S106/CIL obligations to secure deliverable, value-aligned outcomes.
What you’ll enjoy as part of the team
- Leadership with impact – a key strategic role shaping the success of our projects and the future of our portfolio.
- Strong foundations – a financially secure, privately owned business with a long-term vision and clear growth strategy.
- Competitive rewards – attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary), Bupa private healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Calm working environment – newly renovated, modern offices in Beaconsfield Old Town with free parking and excellent local amenities.
- Time off – 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with service.
- Sociable culture – a dynamic, energetic team with regular company-wide and departmental social events throughout the year.
If you’re inspired by shaping high-value developments from concept to consent, thrive on solving complex challenges, and enjoy combining strategic insight with commercial impact, apply now with your CV.