Previously being brought forward by Eutopia Homes, the Ordsall Lane build-to-rent development could start on site before the end of the year.
Heaton Group has acquired the site from Eutopia Homes and has lodged a series of design tweaks for the project with Salford City Council.
The developer has also sought to discharge various planning conditions to pave the way for a start on site in December.
Heaton Group has drafted in a new project team to progress the 500-apartment project. Fletcher Rae has replaced Darling Associates as architect and Paul Butler Associates is taking over from Pegasus as planning consultant.
Salford City Council handed down a formal decision notice approving the £105m development in March, meaning work can now start almost two years after the project was given the nod at committee.
Eutopia Homes won consent in principle for the 500-apartment project in May 2020.
Eutopia Homes and Heaton Group were contacted for comment.