Macdonald & Company

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1994 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

People make the difference. We connect you to that difference.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Macdonald & Company

Job Title

Residential Development Manager

Job Description

Job title: Residential Development Manager Role Summary Lead the end‑to‑end management of residential development projects (5–15 homes) within Barwood Capital’s Residential Investment Platform. Responsible for project feasibility, acquisition, finance, delivery, risk management, consultant coordination, and reporting to investors and the Board. Expectations - Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. - Achieve investor‑approved returns while managing financial and operational risk. - Maintain professional relationships with SME housebuilders, consultants, and senior stakeholders. - Uphold commercial judgment and ensure compliance with UK real‑estate and financial regulations. Key Responsibilities - Conduct development appraisals and create investment cases. - Acquire and assess suitable residential sites and negotiating purchase terms. - Build and maintain detailed financial models and feasibility studies. - Monitor construction progress, manage project schedules, and coordinate contractors and consultants. - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle. - Prepare and present regular project status reports to investors and the Board. - Facilitate hand‑over and hand‑back documents, ensuring all deliverables meet project and regulatory requirements. Required Skills - Strong commercial acumen and project management capability. - Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modelling, forecasting). - Excellent report‑writing and oral communication skills. - Ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and senior stakeholders. - Robust risk assessment and problem‑solving abilities. - Familiarity with UK residential equity and/or debt financing structures. Required Education & Certifications - MRICS qualification (or equivalent). - 3–5+ years’ experience in residential development management, ideally within a residential developer or consultancy. - Demonstrated experience with equity and/or debt markets is advantageous.

Northampton, United kingdom

Hybrid

10-02-2026

Company Name

Macdonald & Company

Job Title

Development Manager - Mixed Commercial and Living Sectors

Job Description

**Job Title** Development Manager – Mixed Commercial and Living Sectors **Role Summary** Lead the optimisation of mixed‑use property projects from concept through planning across a national pipeline of commercial, industrial, logistics, student, retail and residential schemes. Drive value‑enhancing strategies, stakeholder engagement and commercial appraisal to deliver high‑quality developments. **Expactations** - Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and appraisal capability. - Contribute to planning strategy and secure planning approvals. - Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, consultants, authorities and partners. - Identify and implement solutions that enhance project value and feasibility. - Operate autonomously while collaborating within an agile, well‑capitalised organisation. **Key Responsibilities** - Assess development potential of sites and advise on acquisition or disposition. - Prepare and review financial models, feasibility studies and business cases. - Coordinate with planners, architects, engineers and consultants to develop concept designs and planning applications. - Lead stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, community groups and investors. - Monitor project timelines, budgets and risk registers; recommend mitigation actions. - Support senior leadership with strategic pipeline planning and reporting. **Required Skills** - Proven experience in property development, land acquisition, planning or development consultancy (3‑7 years). - Strong financial modelling and commercial appraisal skills. - In‑depth knowledge of UK planning policy and mixed‑use development processes. - Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities. - Ability to analyse market trends and translate them into actionable development strategies. - Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related field. - Professional qualification (e.g., RICS MRICS, RIBA, Chartered Surveyor) preferred but not mandatory. - Relevant planning or development certifications advantageous.

Derbyshire, United kingdom

On site

23-02-2026

Company Name

Macdonald & Company

Job Title

Investment Associate

Job Description

**Job Title:** Investment Associate – Energy Transition / Clean Energy Infrastructure **Role Summary:** Provide end‑to‑end investment support for a growing portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, including financial appraisal, transaction execution, and value creation, reporting directly to senior leaders. **Expectations:** - Own and deliver accurate, advanced financial models for operating assets and new investment opportunities. - Drive full lifecycle deals: origination, screening, due diligence, acquisition, and debt/equity financing. - Influence strategic decisions through robust analysis and clear communication with technical, commercial, and legal teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Build and maintain DCF‑based models incorporating BESS drivers (degradation, efficiency, flexibility market forecasts). - Lead the origination and early‑stage screening of new investment opportunities. - Integrate third‑party advisor outputs into financial models and oversee due‑diligence preparation. - Prepare investment committee and board materials. - Participate in acquisition negotiations and execution of financing and project documentation at both SPV and platform levels. **Required Skills:** - Minimum 5 years in transaction‑focused roles (investment, advisory, infrastructure, energy). - Advanced Excel and financial modelling proficiency; expert DCF analysis. - Proven experience in end‑to‑end deal execution: due diligence, contract negotiation, funding. - Strong analytical and commercial insight; highly detail‑oriented. - Self‑starter mindset with ability to handle large information volumes. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field. - Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA) preferred but not mandatory.

Reading, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

02-03-2026