Development Director

Overview

Lead development of Smithfield Birmingham regeneration, managing team, finance and community

Key Responsibilities

• financial management
• business planning
• governance reporting
• operational strategy
• team leadership
• community liaison

Tasks

-Collaborate with senior members of the Development business and other Business Units to achieve outcomes. -Responsible for the financial performance of the project including the management of the overall commercial assessment and assisting the business in achieving business plan targets for each development stage. -Inspire and direct the Smithfield project team in accordance with the shared objectives for the project and how these interplay with Business objectives. -Be a representative of Lendlease within the community, with government and amongst industry. -Lead a team with a focus on wellbeing, performance, success, outcomes, and career progression for all team members. -Assist in the annual production of the Smithfield Business Plan that integrates with the overall Development/JV business plan. -Responsible for ongoing evolution and excellence of Smithfield as an exemplar place with a strong community. -Work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Director to ensure project governance and reporting is timely, robustly and transparently carried out. -Lead the development and implementation of an operational delivery strategy, establish Smithfield as a destination within Birmingham and secure the long term successful management of the place and assets. -Ensure an agreed balance of support is provided from discipline areas, including infrastructure, construction, place making, social economic, sustainability and investment management to achieve project outcomes.

Requirements

• mrics
• mrtpi
• stakeholder management
• community engagement
• regeneration
• commercial acumen

What You Bring

We employ our decades-long experience, bold thinking and expertise to shape cities all over the world, delivering innovative, sustainable places and infrastructure for governments, businesses and communities. -Relevant sector experience -Experience of a Compulsory Purchase Order process from private treaty offers through to enquiry -Proven exposure to managing 3rd party stakeholders -Proven competency to carry out the accountabilities outlined above -Experience of owning meaningful and inclusive community engagement processes -Strong people management and issue resolution skills, including the ability to upwardly manage internal and external stakeholders. -MRICS or MRTPI desirable -Ability to motivate and manage internal and external project teams, and delegate -A highly collaborative individual who demonstrates ability to bring together a multi layered team, and lead internal and external stakeholders -Commercial acumen, decision making and negotiation skills -Experience of planning and delivery of regeneration schemes -Excellent presentation and communication skills -Experience of leading community engagement processes -Demonstrable experience of managing outcomes in large scale urban regeneration projects and demonstrable understanding of development and long-term asset management processes -An understanding and appreciation of the contractual relationships between parties (landowners, partners, local authority, tenants, funders, banks etc.) -Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. property, engineering, architecture, or construction etc.)

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Benefits

Benefits Of Working At Lendlease -Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide -24/7 confidential Employee assistance program -Industry leading pension scheme -Enhanced parental leave -25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days -Wellbeing leave -Private medical health benefit and dental plan options -Life assurance

About Lendlease

-Evolved into a global leader in property and infrastructure. -Focus on creating high-quality, sustainable projects that transform communities. -Iconic projects include large-scale urban developments, mixed-use precincts, and major infrastructure works. -Strong track record in managing complex developments, including residential, commercial, and public sector projects. -Diverse portfolio includes transportation hubs, health facilities, and major urban regeneration efforts. -Delivered major projects such as Barangaroo in Sydney, Victoria Harbour in Melbourne, and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. -Known for its collaborative approach, working closely with clients, architects, and communities to create lasting impact. -Focus on long-term value, continuing to innovate and expand into new markets and sectors around the globe.

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