Technical & Development Manager

Overview

The Technical & Development Manager will play a key role within the Development & Technical team, supporting the Head of Technical & Development in overseeing the technical performance and development of Aedifica’s UK portfolio.

The team sits at the centre of Aedifica’s value chain and Corporate CSR strategy, working closely with local country teams and operators to ensure the portfolio is safe, sustainable and future-proof.

The role will combine hands-on project oversight with strategic portfolio management, requiring the ability to independently manage development and refurbishment projects while supporting the wider technical and sustainability agenda.

The mission is to acquire, build and maintain safe, sustainable, healthy and future-proof buildings, delivered through Aedifica’s Building Assessment Framework (BAS), which focuses on:

• Condition – ensuring buildings are well maintained and operationally efficient
• Sustainability – delivering future-proof assets aligned with ESG commitments
• Compliance – guaranteeing regulatory and operational safety standards

Key Responsibilities

Development Project Management

• Lead and oversee development and refurbishment projects across the UK portfolio, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to the required technical standards.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for selected projects, managing consultants, contractors and operators through the development process.
• Support investment and asset management teams during acquisition and development decision-making, providing technical input and risk assessment.

Portfolio Technical Oversight

• Monitor the technical performance of the UK property portfolio and support long-term asset strategy through building condition and lifecycle planning.
• Work with operators to ensure maintenance and capital works obligations under leases are fulfilled.
• Identify opportunities to improve building performance and resilience across the portfolio.
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Sustainability & ESG Leadership

• Support and drive Aedifica’s sustainability agenda across the UK portfolio.
• Act as a key internal advocate for energy reduction and sustainability initiatives, working with operators and consultants to implement improvements (Green Champion).
• Monitor and improve building performance against relevant sustainability standards (e.g. EPC, BREEAM).

Technical Due Diligence

• Lead or support technical due diligence for acquisitions and developments, assessing building condition, compliance and technical risk.
• Use platforms such as NoClaims to monitor compliance and maintain accurate building data across the portfolio.

Contract & Risk Management

• Review development agreements, consultant appointments and contractor contracts to ensure appropriate warranties, guarantees and technical protections are in place.
• Manage technical risks associated with development and operational projects.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with asset management, investment and operator teams to deliver projects effectively.
• Build strong relationships with developers, consultants and market participants to stay ahead of technical and development trends in the sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with key technical personnel within the HQ team.

Skills and Qualifications

Education

• Degree in construction, engineering, architecture or a related technical discipline.
• Professional qualification (or working towards) such as MRICS, MCIOB or similar desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience managing development or refurbishment projects, ideally within operational real estate, healthcare or residential sectors.
• Experience leading projects or workstreams independently.
• Strong understanding of building systems, sustainability standards and regulatory compliance.

Technical Capability

• Ability to assess building condition, lifecycle costs and technical risks.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, energy performance standards and sustainability targets.

Personal Attributes

• Confident managing projects autonomously while collaborating with wider teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with operators, consultants and senior stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance technical quality with investment objectives.

Position within the Team

This role will act as a key technical partner to the Head of Technical & Development, taking ownership of selected projects and contributing to the technical strategy of the UK portfolio.

The successful candidate will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing projects independently while supporting the broader development and sustainability objectives of the business.

We think this is a special place to work. So, before we get into the detail of this job opportunity, here’s a few words about who we are and what’s important to us.

We’re about delivering lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit

This role sits within our UK Property Business which is about creating sustainable places where business, communities and nature thrive. We’ve been developing and managing neighbourhoods for over 300 years, pioneering change and new ways of thinking about property. Our heartland is in London’s West End and we also invest in vibrant urban places such as Liverpool and across England.

We’re part of something much bigger too. Grosvenor is an international organisation whose activities span urban property, food & agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives. We’re united by a common goal to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit.

We’re steeped in history but focused on the future

We may have 340 years of history, but we are firmly focused on the future. From progressive environmental action to being at the forefront of community engagement, we work with purpose and embrace change. So diversity of thought and fresh perspectives really matter to us. We want our people to bring everything they are to work. Their life experiences, their knowledge, their unique take on challenges and solutions.

What’s it like to work here?

Well, there is plenty to talk about. It’s purposeful, whether that’s innovative ways to tackle the climate crisis or engaging meaningfully with local communities. It’s commercial and ambitious, which you’ll see in our transformational development projects and diverse investment pipeline. It’s sociable, in our buzzing café and at our many events. It’s challenging, varied and supportive: contributing to inclusion and innovation is part of everyone’s personal goals here. We also enjoy a flexible work environment and, because it’s a family business, we like to think we are a little less corporate too.

Interested? Then take a look at the job details below. We’re looking for someone who wants to build a brilliant career at Grosvenor and we look forward to receiving your application.

Management Surveyor - Residential:

Purpose of Role

The Management Surveyor - Residential has the overall responsibility for the service delivery to our residential managed buildings and private realm (50 Mews, 5 private gardens,). Leading and supporting a team of property managers and facilities managers, ensuring high customer service standards are set and delivered on the Estate.

An innovative property management specialist who can help us deliver exceptional service and improve our revenue and amenities in the private realm.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the expense budgeting, recovery and reconciliation process. Proactively working with our partners to issue timely and accurate information to our residents.
• Budget, monitor and approve the non-recoverable expenditure to support our financial sustainability goal.
• Proactively manage the team ensuring consistency is delivered (i.e. holds regular residents meetings, record insights, monitor response time, etc.).
• Support the property managers and develop new ways of working, embracing technology to improve the user experience and increase cost recovery.
• Main point of contact for appointed agents (outsourced management) monitoring performance under the contracts KPI’s
• Day to day lead of the property managers and facilities managers (working alongside our service partners) creating a strong team focused on serving the customers.
• Portfolio performance monitoring and reporting in line with business requirements.

Key Requirements

• MRICS, AssocRICS or MTPI qualified
• Residential Property Management experience, able to demonstrate basic technical building knowledge, in depth understanding of the Residential Service Charge code
• Demonstrable Customer Service Experience, a good communicator who can adapt to different stakeholders
• Commercially astute, innovator, always looking at making improvements for us and our customers

We know flexibility is important and take a hybrid approach to working, please contact us for further details.

Grosvenor is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.  If you would like to speak with us for more detail, please contact grosvenor.recruitment@grosvenor.com

We want you to have every opportunity to show us your strengths. There are adjustments available for our process, please contact us on grosvenor.recruitment@grosvenor.com to discuss.