Downing is one of the largest privately owned property investment and development companies in the UK. Our focus is on regenerating large brownfield city centre sites to create great places for people to live, work and thrive.
We are pioneers in the purpose-built student accommodation sector with our portfolio also spanning residential, office, retail, educational buildings and leisure.
Our experienced team is split across three core business divisions: property development, construction and asset/property management.
As a property developer, owner and manager, we complete projects from inception through to asset management. We are proud of our excellent 35+ years track record of delivering positive change to communities and environments.
Our purpose
To create the best places to live and work with an emphasis on quality, community and sustainability, supported by an operational platform that delivers certainty to residents, tenants and investors alike. Our commitment to excellence and passion for creating meaningful living environments is at the core of everything we do.
Case studies
Manchester
Leeds
London
Discover a collection of remarkable developments and projects we have undertaken across the UK within the development, project management and construction sectors.
Work for us
Our people are our success and there has never been a more exciting time to join Downing as it enters the most significant expansion for three decades.
Our team is united in a mutual respect and a desire to move the business forward. Here you’ll find all our latest job vacancies. If you’re excited by opportunity and want to be valued for your contribution, take a look at what we currently have available.
Learn more about us
As a strong family business, we are proud to have stayed true to our roots. Discover more about our history, the policies we stick by and the team behind Downing.
Our history
Our history
Downing is a privately-owned family business, founded in Liverpool in 1988 by entrepreneur George Downing.
Our history
Growth & investments
Growth & investments
Creating and delivering investment streams through the built environment.
Growth & investments
