Development Manager

Brabazon is one of the UK's most ambitious regeneration projects - a 450‑acre New Town and the largest single‑owned brownfield site in the country.

The approved masterplan will deliver over 6,500 homes, over 3 million sq ft of commercial space, the new Bristol Brabazon train station opening this year, and our 20,000-capacity Aviva Arena arriving in 2028.

This role offers a rare chance to help shape a brand‑new commercial district from the ground up. As a Commercial Development Manager, you'll drive delivery across offices, retail, leisure and infrastructure, translating a bold vision into a successful, vibrant place.

Delivery is already underway, with our first 2 office buildings already on site. This role is ideal for someone from a commercial surveying, development or asset management background who's ready to step into a role with real scale and influence.

What you'll do

You'll take ownership of the feasibility, planning and delivery of commercial projects at Brabazon, delivering over 3m sq ft of commercial space on buildings up to 30 storeys. 

You will be part of a team managing projects involving:

• new best-in-class office developments, both multi-let and for owner-occupiers
• bespoke Life Science/Lab/Advanced Manufacturing facilities 
• three new hotels ranging from 3 stars to 5 stars and up to 30 storeys
• alternative projects and Infrastructure, including multi-storey car parks, solar, public realm and infrastructure. 

You'll be required to lead multidisciplinary teams both internally and externally, and work closely with colleagues across the YTL group, including YTL Live and YTL Construction.  

Typical responsibilities include:

• maintaining and refining commercial asset strategies, including management, marketing and funding support
• collaborating closely with occupiers, anchor tenants, and stakeholders such as YTL Live to align commercial delivery with strategic planning
• working with our leasing managers to ensure leasing strategies are integrated into the design of offices, retail, and leisure spaces, including agreements for lease, lease structuring, and legal negotiations
• coordinating with internal and external legal advisers on contracts, including land transfers, agreements for lease and leases, construction, sales and legal, guiding deals through to commercial close
• supporting commercial disposals and exit planning, including investment sales and funding strategy preparation, where required
• undertaking and managing financial appraisals, viability and option testing, and cash flow analysis, informing investment decisions
• shaping the occupier mix across key phases, based on market trends and placemaking objectives
• overseeing construction processes, including contract negotiation and consultant briefs, ensuring alignment with design and commercial intent and efficient handover to YTL Construction for delivery
• leading the coordination across major commercial phases, including masterplan interfaces, site-wide strategies such as car parking, public realm and energy infrastructure.

What you'll need

• Must have proven commercial property experience.
• A background in surveying, development or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of leasing structures and legal documentation (agreements for lease, development agreements, etc).
• Proven ability to manage consultants and lead multi-disciplinary delivery teams.
• Skilled in financial appraisal, legal coordination and commercial strategy.
• Experience working across project phases from feasibility to delivery.
• MRICS or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
• Exposure to mixed-use regeneration and placemaking schemes.
• Network of commercial contacts across agents, operators and investors.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.