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Rachele Pacifici

@rachelepacifici

Development Director at Starlight delivering Build to Rent schemes; secured £550k in savings without degrading specification.

United Kingdom

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At Starlight, I lead the delivery of large-scale Build to Rent developments in Greater London, balancing project budgets and programmes with brand ambitions and sustainability requirements. I secured £550k in savings for a scheme without degrading its specification.

Previously, at Heimstaden, I oversaw delivery of 1,400 completed units. On Bonnington Road, I managed negotiations around construction delays and defects that secured circa £2m in compensation for the fund.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Development Director

Current

Starlight

May 2026 - Present (6 months)

Lead the delivery of large-scale Build to Rent developments in Greater London, administering Forward Purchase Agreements and partnering with investment teams to appraise acquisitions. Secured £550k of savings for a scheme without degrading specification.

Development Management Build to Rent Forward Purchases Appraisals Negotiation Project Management Value Engineering Procurement Planning Stakeholder Management

Development Manager

Heimstaden

Nov 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 1 month)

Led the delivery of large-scale mixed-use Build to Rent developments across the UK, overseeing 1,400 completed units and negotiating Development Funding Agreements. Managed projects from technical due diligence through to completion and handover.

Development Management Build to Rent Mixed Use Development Funding Agreements Project Finance Negotiation Construction Management Due Diligence Handover Stakeholder Management

Development Manager

Telford Homes

Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)

Led the design and delivery of large-scale mixed-use developments across Alternative Residential uses, including Build to Rent, Co-Living and PBSA. Developed planning strategies and drove development appraisals to maximize value.

Development Management Build to Rent Coliving PBSA Strategic Planning feasibility studies Development Appraisals Legal Agreements Negotiation Project Management

Associate Director

Cast Consultancy

Mar 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Led design development and construction delivery of large-scale projects in Build to Rent, PBSA and Later Living sectors. Conducted technical due diligence reviews and developed delivery strategies for clients.

Development Management Build to Rent PBSA Senior Living Technical Due Diligence Strategic Planning Procurement Project Management Client Management

Associate Director

CBRE

May 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 10 months)

Led the design and delivery of large-scale mixed-use development projects for institutional and public sector clients. Developed planning and procurement strategies, and managed the procurement of main contractors and specialist sub-contractors.

Development Management Mixed Use Development Strategic Planning Procurement Contractor Management Project Management Client Management