Property developer
Max
- Name:
Max Bentham
- Gender:
Male
- Location:
Manchester, England
- Occupation:
Development assistant, Urban Splash
- Hobbies:
Football, socialising and motor sport
- School/College:
What are you doing today?
At the moment I’m on site, assisting in the management of one of our developments. We’re converting a vacant mill into 21 units. It’s very hands-on, which is great. There are loads of opportunities to get your hands dirty here – to really get involved and learn. I’m also dealing with new acquisitions, which involves negotiating with agents and other vendors. I absolutely love what I do.
Do you think your job is important?
Yes, I do. Being a development manager is about trying to provide places to live and work that cater to all tastes. We work closely with the community – make them a part of our team in some ways. Some developers just build monstrosities whereas we try to deal with exciting architects who have new ideas. We try to build in a way that’s sustainable, good to look at and won’t go out of fashion too quickly.
Recently answered questions
Helpful links
- British Property FederationWorking to promote the interest of all those who own and invest in property in the UK
- Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsInformation on property development as well as links to accredited courses
- Association of Building EngineersA professional body for those specialising in the technology of building
- Chartered Institute of BuildingAdvice on all aspects of the building profession and details of training available
- Construction Industry CouncilCareers and learning advice
