Asset & Development Management
Development Management
Development management across office, retail, residential, life sciences and mixed-use projects.
We act as development managers for established UK property owners, landlords and funds. We are also principal delivery partners for companies with limited UK operations.
What We Do
Originate & Business Plan
We assess development opportunities with a strategic lens balancing cost, risk, opportunity, and value. By understanding site constraints and market dynamics, we shape clear, actionable business plans that guide decision-making from the outset.
Design & Vision
We work with our clients to define a clear vision which becomes the foundation for the design process. Our role is to continually communicate and deliver this vision through the professional team we appoint from inception to completion.
Planning
Through leveraging our established relationships with local authorities and key stakeholders, we navigate complex planning environments to secure optimal consents.
Procurement & Construction
We lead the procurement of main contractors, drawing on our strong relationships across the contractor and supply chain markets. We then oversee construction delivery, maintaining focus on cost, quality, and programme throughout.
Completion, Sales & Leasing
We manage the transition from construction to operation, identifying key operational requirements to ensure a seamless handover. We also lead branding, marketing, and leasing strategies working closely with agency teams to maximise value and deliver against the business plan.
Our Approach
We offer end-to-end development leadership, combining strategic insight with hands-on delivery across sectors including office, retail, residential, hotels, healthcare, and life sciences. We collaborate closely with clients for aligned decision-making and transparent communication, delivering innovative, risk-aware strategies that maximise long-term returns.
Elevate Your Property Strategy
We help you attract tenants and maximise returns. Let us create a comprehensive plan for your retail, office, or mixed-use asset.
Why Choose CBRE?
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A bespoke development management service tailored to each client
We can tailor our approach for each client depending on their needs and approach. We act as principal delivery partner for companies with limited UK operations as well as development managers for established UK property owners, landlords and funds.
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Unmatched market reach, intelligence, and data
As the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, we have access to specialist teams and unrivalled market intelligence to inform our decision making and offering to our clients.
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World class experience and track record
Our team have worked across some of the UK’s most recognised developments whilst leading world-class project teams. Our track record and current projects demonstrate that we are operating at the forefront of the UK’s built environment.
Our Track Record
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Francis Crick Institute
CBRE’s Development Management team led the delivery of the Francis Crick Institute – an iconic UK development at the forefront of the life sciences sector.
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Arnison Shopping Park, Durham
CBRE Development Management were responsible for overseeing the transformation of a 335,000 sq ft retail park with 30 units and parking for over 1,300 cars traditional bulky goods park into a fashion led retail destination.
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Sun Street Hotel
CBRE Development Management successfully delivered the Sun Street Hotel in Shoreditch, London, in 2022.
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Ashley Centre, Epsom
CBRE Development Management have undertaken a number of initiatives on the 310,000 sq ft shopping centre since 2020.
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Bromley South
CBRE Development Management was appointed by The John Lewis Partnership to lead the options analysis, feasibility study and planning application for its first Build-to-Rent development in Bromley Town Centre.
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The Earnshaw
CBRE acted as Development Manager and Project Manager on behalf of Royal London for the Earnshaw, a prominent commercial development in Central London.
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Trinity Walk Shopping Centre, Wakefield
The 28-acre city centre site was acquired out of administration and developed by Sovereign Centros from CBRE in partnership with Ares, Shepherd Construction and Lloyds Bank.
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1 Great St Helen’s
CBRE Development Management successfully delivered the comprehensive refurbishment and extension of 1 Great St Helen’s, a former office building in the City’s Eastern Cluster.
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54 Wilson Street
CBRE secured planning consent for this office building as part of a wider development scheme, successfully completing construction in early 2023.
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Meols Cop Retail Park, Southport
CBRE Development Management undertook a major redevelopment on the 180,000 sq ft retail park to introduce a new large format 80,000 sq ft Sainsbury’s together with frontage modernisation to the retail terrace.
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1 Onslow Street
CBRE acted as Development Manager for the proposed redevelopment of an existing asset in Guildford. This project aimed to deliver a high-quality office building in a key regional location.
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One Crown Place
CBRE Development Management successfully led the delivery of One Crown Place, an award winning 370,500 sq ft mixed-use development in London on behalf of a large Asian multinational client.
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Brookfield Riverside
CBRE Development Management are appointed as Development Manager on the 1.1m sq ft Brookfield Riverside development.
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The Ribbon
The Ribbon, a new build 140,000 sq ft office and retail development on Oxford Street, builds on our track record for delivering outstanding office and mixed-use developments within London and the West End.
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St Enoch
CBRE Asset & Development Management were instructed on the 830,000 sq ft St Enoch Centre in Glasgow from 2014, until the sale of the centre in 2025.
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Berners & Wells
CBRE were appointed by Schroders Capital manage the delivery and completion of Berners & Wells, an exemplary 75,000 sq ft office-led building in Fitzrovia in London’s West End.
Related Insights
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Central London office vacancy fell to 6.7% – the lowest since Q3 2020 – with AI-led firms and TMT leading leasing at 20%.
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CBRE's Monthly Index shows all property capital values declined by 0.1% in May, while rental values increased by 0.1% and total returns were 0.4%.
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CBRE’s latest UK Property Market Figures show diverging trends: office leasing down, logistics outperforming, retail investment falling, and Living resilient.
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CBRE’s UK Retail Generational Survey reveals Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and Millennials are reshaping retail, from store demand to experience and social-led discovery.
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UK office development reached 3.3m sq ft at end-Q1 2026, with 28% pre-let. Supply was in line with the 5-year average but 5% below the same period last year.
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London’s flexible office market is gaining momentum in 2026, driven by TMT and AI demand. Occupiers are prioritising quality and flexibility. Explore more.
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UK commercial real estate investment totalled £11.1bn in Q1 2026. Living led volumes, followed by Offices and Retail.
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UK retail investment reached £1.5bn in Q1 2026, led by retail parks. Prime high streets saw rental growth, with demand focused on prime shopping centres.
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Take-up across South East office markets declined significantly in Q1 2026, with rising availability pushing vacancy to 9.2%.
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UK logistics take‑up totalled 5.3m sq ft in Q1 2026, driven by 3PLs and retail, with vacancy falling to 6.76%. Explore the latest regional highlights.
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Central London office take‑up fell in Q1 2026 amid fewer small deals, while space under offer rose and investment totalled £1.4bn.
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Across UK logistics markets, take-up increased modestly in Q1 2026. Vacancy tightened, with the national rate falling to 6.76%, down 31bps quarter-on-quarter.
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