Development Manager

1 week ago


Altrincham, Trafford, United Kingdom Kangaroo Self Storage Full time

Altrincham office base/Hybrid role with National travel

Attractive salary, bonus & benefits package

Cobalt is pleased to be partnering with Kangaroo Self Storage who are looking to appoint a Development Manager for a newly created role. Currently operating at 15 stores across Scotland & the North of England, the Group have recently been through a funding process which enables them to expand rapidly.

With an acquisitions team in place, Kangaroo are looking to increase this number to 45 stores over the next 5 years. The business currently has 10 projects ongoing including, construction, fitout and refurbishment works. The Development Manager will play a crucial role in managing the delivery of these stores and all future acquired sites, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing multiple projects per year, ensuring they meet cost, quality, and timeline targets.
  • Driving efficiencies in project delivery.
  • Coordinating internal and external teams, including contractors and suppliers.
  • Communicating project timelines and progress to key stakeholders, including the board and investors.
  • Overseeing design and specification requirements to ensure they align with business needs.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaising closely with the Acquisitions Manager and the Property Manager.

Skills & Experience Required

The Development Manager will ideally have a relevant Degree/Technical qualification in construction coupled with a proven track record of projects delivery, programme and design management ideally from within a self-storage or logistics sector environment. MRCIS chartership would also be advantageous. Further skills and experience should include:

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to manage large budgets across multiple projects.
  • A process-driven approach with strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and at a strategic level.
  • A good understanding of structural issues relating to the installation of mezzanines.
  • AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.
  • A persistent attitude to ensure that projects are completed on time.
  • Prior experience in self-storage would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and entrepreneurial business in the next stage of their expansion programme by taking ownership of their development pipeline. You'll have direct access to the CEO and the ability to make a real impact. A full and clean driving license is required for this role.

To learn more about this role, please contact Mitch Butler at Cobalt Recruitment for further details.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you do not hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.



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