Land Development Manager

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Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

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Construction • Consulting • Sustainability

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB is a global independent construction, property, and management consultancy firm, with a presence in 35 countries and a workforce of 4,500 employees. With over 240 years of experience, RLB specializes in cost management, quantity surveying, project management, and advisory services, aimed at creating a positive impact on communities and the environment. The firm emphasizes values such as truth, trust, togetherness, and a commitment to sustainability in delivering innovative solutions to its clients.

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• Lead the permitting, zoning, planning and development approvals process for multiple large-scale projects within the region. • Conduct due diligence assessments across design and construction phases, ensuring risks are identified early and appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented. • Manage project development budgets and support progression through internal decision gates up to construction launch. • Engage with landowners, developers and external partners to negotiate development agreements and support acquisition activities. • Represent RLB and our clients in meetings with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), regulatory bodies, infrastructure providers, and local stakeholders. • Coordinate infrastructure requirements—including utilities, access, and local improvement obligations—during project scoping and permitting. • Collaborate with engineering, environmental, legal, construction and operations teams to ensure alignment on permitting pathways and regulatory compliance. • Prepare and present clear, high-quality reports on project progress, risks, and permitting status to both internal teams and client leadership. • Support the development of regional strategies informed by market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and client demand. • Oversee due diligence processes and drive the identification and resolution of entitlement, zoning, or regulatory constraints. • Maintain effective relationships with brokers, developers, government agencies and community stakeholders. • Track and report on portfolio-level metrics including permitting timelines, risk indicators, and development pipeline health.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Urban Planning or a related discipline. • Member of relevant professional body (highly desirable). • Significant experience in land development, real estate, infrastructure or large-scale project delivery. • Proven background securing zoning, planning, permitting or other regulatory approvals for complex or high-impact developments. • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, budgets, schedules and deliverables. • Demonstrated ability to build trusted working relationships across diverse internal and external teams (consultants, regulatory bodies, developers, legal advisors, community stakeholders, etc.). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality deliverables. • Experience in community engagement or stakeholder management. • Background in mission-critical, industrial, energy or large infrastructure projects is desirable. • Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. • Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

🏖️ Benefits

• We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. • We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. • Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. • If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com • Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. • Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. • Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes. • Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers. • Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes. • Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions. • Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions. • Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.