15,321 Development jobs in the United Kingdom

A major Japanese Real Estate company is currently recruiting a Real Estate Development Manager in their London office. In this role you will act as a primary point of contact of partner companies including JV partners, real estate developers, and housebuilders. You will also be involved in all phases of the real estate development projects, including due diligence and legal.

• Conduct market research and collect data on the UK real estate sector to identify new investment opportunities


• Build and maintain relationships with real estate developers and housebuilders


• Lead due diligence processes, coordinating with external professionals such as legal, technical, and financial advisors


• Act as the primary point of contact in negotiations and partnership structuring


• Prepare internal approval documents and investment proposals


• Oversee the day-to-day management of real estate development projects

• More than 3 years of hands-on experience in UK real estate development (especially residential developments)


• Strong understanding of UK business practices and professional communication


• Experience working in UK-based organisations or with UK clients


• Strong understanding of UK local planning systems, housebuilding processes, and regulatory frameworks


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in engaging with UK-based developers and professionals


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday

SALARY:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience: £50-£5K depending on experience


• 5 to over 10 years of relevant experience: 5- 5K depending on experience

START: ASAP

LOCATION: London (Hybrid working available)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: MY46736) at the top of your message.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

For Real Estate Development Lawyers looking to progress with exposure to exciting and complex matters, an excellent benefits package and a supportive working environment, this could be the next opportunity to progress your career.

This quickly growing Top 50 firm has over 30 Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and is one of the finest legal brands operating in the UK. Their award-winning Development team are seeking a to join with the addition of a Associate / Senior Associate.

The Firm

Has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. Due to a flat hierarchical structure, cooperative and open working environment and premium clients, the business has attracted some of the leading legal experts in the UK. These staff members have developed expertise across a range of practice areas, gaining countless accolades from the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, both as a firm and as individuals.

Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.
Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals and as such lawyers working for this firm should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work which will showcase their ability and skills as a legal professional.

The Role

As part of the national team, you will work with all the UK's leading housebuilders on complex, large-scale land acquisitions, developer collaboration agreements, funding arrangements, and more. This means you'll be immersed in high-value, cutting-edge work while building connections with top-tier professionals in the industry.

To excel in this role, you should have a genuine passion for residential development and a strong drive to hone your expertise within a dynamic and expanding team.

We're looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with a proactive mindset, delivering exceptional client service. You'll need to thrive both independently and as part of a team, maintaining daily interactions with colleagues and clients at all levels.

This opportunity offers exposure to some of the most prestigious and impactful work in the field-perfect for someone ready to take their career to the next level.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a Solicitor 5+ years PQE with Real Estate Development experience
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition to develop further client relations
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current Real Estate Development landscape

What's on offer

• An opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing, Top 50 firms in the UK
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package

If this exciting opportunity is of interest to you, call or email now for a confidential chat.

Real Estate Development Solicitor | 4+ Years PQE

Are you an experienced Real Estate Solicitor, Legal Executive with a strong background in residential and strategic land development? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Legal 500 Tier 2-ranked Development team working on complex and high-value projects with top-tier developer clients.

The Opportunity:

Based in modern offices in Farnborough with flexible hybrid working, you’ll take the lead on a range of development-related real estate matters — from initial land acquisition to planning, infrastructure and plot disposals. You’ll work alongside experienced Partners and collaborate closely with clients throughout the development lifecycle.

You’ll Advise On:

• Strategic land acquisitions and site disposals
• Conditional contracts, option agreements and promotion agreements
• Planning and infrastructure matters, including Section 106 agreements
• Easements, highways and utility arrangements
• Plot sales and ongoing site disposals

This role offers a blend of complex technical work, client-facing interaction and the chance to grow a long-term career in a dynamic and supportive legal environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years’ PQE as a Solicitor, FILEX, or CILEX in commercial or residential real estate
• Strong experience with development work or residential land transactions
• Ability to manage complex files independently
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset
• A collaborative approach to working within a growing team

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fee Earner bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and pension contributions
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working with flexible hours and core office days
• Career development and training opportunities

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded Property Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to specialise in development and grow their profile within a Legal 500-recognised team.

Apply today to take your real estate career to the next level.

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Real Estate Development Solicitor

A Hampshire law firm has a new opportunity for an experienced Real Estate Development Solicitor to join their Real Estate Property department working closely with Property Development matters.

The work involves handling commercial property sales, purchase, new build and site acquisitions. The role requires advising on all aspects of development agreements, landlord & tenant, title, leases and planning.

This opportunity will suit a Commercial Property or Real Estate Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE but offers an solid career opportunity within a supportive and forward thinking department offering excellent quality and variety in relation to the work handled.

Salary to £65,000

Overview

Senior Associate | Real Estate Development | Legal 500 Firm | Kent

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate specialising in Real Estate Development to join a highly ranked Legal 500 team based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent . This leading Top 200 law firm has built a reputation for attracting exceptional lawyers, including those with backgrounds in prominent City and regional firms. You will be joining a dynamic and ambitious team with a strong pipeline of development-focused work, acting for a broad mix of national and regional developers, landowners, investors, and housebuilders.

The Firm & Role

With a long-standing presence in the South East, this firm is renowned for its client-focused approach and top-tier rankings across multiple disciplines. You'll be joining a development-focused team that advises on complex, high-value matters across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on site acquisitions and disposals
• Strategic land matters including options and promotion agreements
• Development agreements, overage and infrastructure arrangements
• Collaboration and joint venture agreements
• Advising housebuilders, developers, and landowners on planning and delivery structures
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to team leadership and growth

The role includes active involvement in business development and client relationship management, with a focus on further strengthening the team's real estate development practice in the region.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 6+ years' PQE in real estate development
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in residential and/or commercial development projects
• Previous experience in a Legal 500-ranked real estate team is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and a commercially astute, client-centric approach
• A collaborative mindset and appetite to support junior team members and contribute to strategic team growth

On Offer

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model for greater flexibility
• Exposure to top-tier development work across the South East
• A clear and structured pathway to progression and leadership
• The chance to work alongside highly regarded partners and be instrumental in shaping the future of the team

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Real Estate Development Senior Associate to join a forward-thinking and well-resourced team, combining high-quality work with strong progression prospects.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Overview

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer (Development), 1-3 Years’ PQE, Hampshire, £Highly Competitive – This impressive firm is currently looking to appoint a Real Estate Lawyer with between 1-3 Years' PQE into their busy department. JOB REF: 8875.

• Applications are sought from Real Estate Solicitors or Legal Executives with between 1-3 Years' PQE.

• You will be responsible for a caseload of real estate development matters, including acquisitions, disposals, and leasehold transactions.

• It is essential that you have strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• You will be ambitious, highly organised and charismatic with an ability to build strong client relationships and generate business.

• You will have exceptional communications skills and work well within a team environment.

• They offer a full legal service to both commercial and private clients and are able to boast a profitable practice with high employee retention.

• Competitive salaries, generous bonus schemes, free parking, hybrid working options and other benefits on offer.

• To apply or to register your interest, please contact Rebecca Barry on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion

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Job title: Real Estate (Development) Solicitor
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £50k-£55k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 1-3
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

Our client is highly regarded for their property work and is on the panels of various leading housebuilders both in the Southeast and nationwide. This Legal 500-ranked team has won awards for its property work particularly in development matters. They are now seeking a junior solicitor to bolster their busy department.

Working closely with partners in the team - arguably some of the leading legal specialists in this area of law in the region - you can expect to make an immediate impact, as you'll be given responsibility to assist the partners with their existing caseload alongside running your own files and engaging in new business generation. If you have property development experience and are seeking a close-knit team with access to high-calibre work and hands on mentoring, or even a move from a congested team to somewhere with greater access to varied and interesting work, excellent options for career progression, and a market-leading bonus structure, then this could be the role you're seeking.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Overview

TSR Legal are currentlyseeking a Partner to focus on development matters, to join a superb firm in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented partner to play a key role in working on a broad range of existing development and real estate matters. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, a commercial approach, and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

• Advising clients on all aspects of commercial development matters, including acquisitions, disposals, and site assembly.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, development agreements, option agreements, and other key transactional documents.
• Providing strategic legal advice to developers, investors, and landowners on planning, infrastructure, and regulatory considerations.
• Conducting due diligence, including title reviews, lease analysis, and risk assessments.
• Managing transactions from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.
• Working closely with colleagues across departments, including corporate, planning, and construction teams, to provide a seamless service.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and industry trends to provide insightful advice.
• Contributing to business development activities, networking events, and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 10years’ PQE in real estate
• Proven experience handling complex development transactions.
• Strong technical knowledge of property law, contracts, and planning issues.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• A proactive and commercial mindset, with the ability to provide strategic advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a growing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with business development and a commitment to growing the practice.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to high-quality, complex, and rewarding work.

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-regarded firm that can offer excellent quality work, quality of work and an extensive benefit package. If you believe you have the skill set required, please apply to this advert or contact Karen at TSR Legal on or in total confidence.