About the job:

Our client, a leading developer with a proven track record of delivering innovative residential projects. With a commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to transforming ideas into tangible, thriving communities. We are an ambitious company with big plans, and we expect a lot from our employees. In return, we offer a vibrant working environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. We prioritize professional growth and development, providing ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

Reporting into the Project Director, the Development Manager will play an integral part of the development team, delivering solutions from inception to completion across built form, infrastructure, and public realm.

This role will be key in delivering our ongoing projects, specifically focused on lower-density family housing. Experience in the planning, design, and delivery of family housing and estate regeneration is preferable, as well as experience with a registered provider (RP) or house builder.

What's the role?

• Support and lead aspects of the delivery of residential and mixed-use projects to project completion, including all aspects of development planning, design, and delivery.
• Ensure coordination, interface, and integration of projects within wider regeneration programs.
• Assimilation and coordination of design teams, including the coordination of planning and design applications.
• Coordinate and report on project budgets, financial performance, cost, and risk, working with the Commercial and Delivery teams.
• Meet budget objectives and make necessary adjustments based on financial analysis.
• Coordinate internal resources and contractors to ensure smooth execution of all project elements, based on skill level, time capacity, and individual strengths.
• Support in the preparation of grant funding applications and ongoing management and reporting of funding claims.
• Lead and attend development meetings internally and externally with key stakeholders and consultants.
• Manage and develop complex stakeholder relationships, including local communities, businesses, internal and external contractors, City Council, and Homes England.
• Prepare consultancy/contract briefs, conduct tender analysis, and manage award processes.
• Instruct design teams and engage with contractors, legal teams, agents, and key stakeholders.
• Utilize your experience working autonomously and delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Work proactively and in collaboration with joint venture partners, promoting and protecting our position, while ensuring projects are successfully delivered and achieving joint venture objectives.
• Be an ambassador for the brand.

What we need:

• Proven background in real estate and property development, ideally with a registered provider or house builder.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working at a professional level with a property developer, RP, or house builder in planning and delivering regeneration or residential schemes.
• Experience managing a broad range of stakeholders, including reporting to stakeholders via Board Reports and progress updates.
• Experience working with contractors throughout the development process, from planning to handover.
• Relevant qualification in building, engineering, project management, urban design, business, architecture, land, or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and lead in a dynamic environment. The candidate will be expected to define solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Key skills must include commercial acumen, resilience, excellent communication, and presentation abilities.

What's in it for you?

• 26 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly policies.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including gym membership discounts and cycle-to-work schemes.