New Homes Director

Chestertons | New Homes Division | London

Location: London / East London
Position: Full-time Monday to Friday (Saturday Rota) 

The Opportunity

Chestertons is looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Director London Developments to lead and grow our New Homes business across one of London's most exciting residential development markets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established New Homes professional with a strong track record in residential development sales, winning instructions and building influential developer relationships.

Taking ownership of the East London market, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, increasing market share and strengthening Chestertons' position as a leading partner to residential developers, housebuilders and investors.

With the backing of an established London brand, an extensive branch network and a comprehensive range of property services, you will have the platform and autonomy to develop your market, build your own client relationships and deliver meaningful commercial success.

What You'll Be Doing

As Director, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance and continued growth of the East London New Homes business. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Winning New Business: Identifying and securing new residential development instructions, building a strong pipeline and converting opportunities into long-term client relationships.

• Developer Relationships: Developing strategic partnerships with housebuilders, developers, landowners and investors, positioning Chestertons as their preferred agency partner.

• Commercial Strategy: Leading pricing, sales and marketing strategies across residential developments to maximise sales values, absorption rates and fee income.

• Business Growth: Driving revenue, increasing market share and identifying new opportunities across the East London development market.

• Team Leadership: Leading, motivating and developing the East London New Homes team, setting clear objectives and creating a high-performance culture.

• Market Presence: Raising the profile of Chestertons across East London through networking, industry events and proactive client engagement.

• Performance Management: Taking ownership of pipeline, instructions, reservations, exchanges, completions and overall financial performance.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an established property professional who combines strong industry relationships with the commercial drive and leadership ability to grow a successful regional business.

Ideally, you will have:

• A proven track record in residential development sales and the New Homes sector.

• An established network of developer, housebuilder and landowner contacts.

• A demonstrable ability to win new instructions, secure sole-agency appointments and generate revenue.

• Excellent knowledge of the East London residential development market.

• Strong commercial awareness, with experience in pricing, negotiation and sales strategy.

• Previous experience leading, managing or developing a successful team.

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition and drive to grow a business and develop long-term client partnerships.

Above all, you will be proactive, commercially minded and motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact.

What Success Looks Like

• Establishing Chestertons as a leading New Homes agency across East London.

• Winning high-quality development instructions and increasing sole-agency appointments.

• Building a strong pipeline of future development opportunities.

• Delivering sustainable revenue growth and increasing market share.

• Developing a high-performing team with a strong reputation for client service and results.

Why Join Chestertons?

This is more than just another senior property role. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a regional market and play a significant part in the future growth of Chestertons' New Homes Division.

You will benefit from:

• The support and reputation of an established London property brand.

• An extensive network of branches and specialist property teams.

• The autonomy to develop your own market and client relationships.

• The opportunity to shape and grow a regional New Homes business.

• A senior leadership position where your commercial contribution will have a direct impact on business success.