Development Manager

Overview

Manage residential development projects, planning, JV negotiations, viability studies.

Key Responsibilities

• due diligence
• site optimisation
• s106 negotiation
• planning applications
• condition discharge
• consultant liaison

Tasks

-Undertaking due diligence, development appraisals and feasibility and viability studies. -Optimising sites through S73 and S96a’s. -Negotiating S106 agreements. -Attending meetings for Planning Committee, Consultations and similar events in representation of both the Company and clients through the development process. -Managing pre-apps and planning applications through the development process, supporting by external planning consultants. -Leading on negotiations and JVs with local authorities and RPs. -Liaising with colleagues internally as well as managing external consultants. -Discharging of conditions and dealing with RMAs.

Requirements

• communication
• developer
• planning
• residential
• jv
• mixed-use

What You Bring

You will need to have track record in securing planning for residential-led developments, and ideally working on JVs or mixed-use developments. -Excellent communication, written and numerate skills. -Have experience in a developer, public body or housing association.

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Benefits

With a number of key projects across the NHC region, as well as London, from 150 units up to 1000, due to an internal move, there is at least one opportunity for someone to join to work on a variety of private and JV housing schemes.

About Cobalt Recruitment

-Founded with a mission to connect exceptional talent with leading employers in the built environment. -Renowned for tailored recruitment services across construction, property, and energy. -A trusted partner for both candidates and clients with deep industry expertise. -Specializes in sectors such as construction, energy, engineering, and infrastructure, bringing high-caliber professionals to the table. -A consistent player in the recruitment space, helping shape successful projects across residential, commercial, and industrial domains. -Track record spans the successful delivery of projects from large-scale developments to niche, technical roles. -Knows their sector-specific needs and consistently matches candidates with the right opportunities.

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