Development Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Special Projects, at our Brentwood office. As our Development Manager, you will help to manage developments from inception to completion, interacting with the Technical, Commercial, Construction & Aftercare departments.

• Co-ordinate with Technical for the Quarterly Data Return to DLUHC for Director sign off. Issue Qualifying Assessments to DLUHC as and when required.
• Develop full Employers Requirements or Design solutions to enable fully competitive tendering of the works package(s) to pre-approved/recommended Contractors. Negotiate to secure most cost-effective solution and appoint suitable contractor(s) using pre-approved and standard Contract terms and conditions. Contract T&C’s are to be based on minimising risk to Vistry at all times.
• Ensure all relevant information (including contractual/legal) is collated and protected
• Agree with the team key business objectives; programmes; financial budgets forecasts and expenditure and monitor/report against all on a regular basis
• Ensure throughout the development and delivery process that regular Project Meetings are held; minuted and communicated to all necessary parties and that action plans/deadlines are being met at all times against milestone.
• Liaise with all internal and external parties to collate information on legacy projects where liability may exist.
• Prepare project plan (including anticipated programme and detailed cost assessment) for individual sites setting out the strategy for remediation as advised from the fire risk assessments.
• Liaise closely with Technical to ensure solutions are value engineered, are the most “efficient” and are not excessive for the circumstances, and that they are delivered in accordance with the proposals and certified on completion. Maintain good relations.
• Ensure all projects are in full compliance with Group SHE policies and practices and that all necessary assessments and documentation are in place.
• Ensure the building contracts and remedial works contracts are appropriately negotiated in line with group risk and policy, obtaining Director sign off and then fully administered and documented
• Review documentation to determine if liability is shared with other Developer entities or off-set by other party’s actions (such as designers; specifiers; sub-contractors; main contractors; suppliers; certifiers; warrantors) and ensure notifications are issued at the earliest and pursued vigorously thereafter
• Responsible for updating the milestones and communicating with all team members, escalating changes where necessary.
• Monitor and maintain budgets.
• Liaise with Company legal advisors/external solicitors regarding all legal/lease/freehold status
• Feed into the recovery schedule/database for pursuing Contractor/Consultant contributions wherever prudent and beneficial to do so.
• Build key contacts to ensure an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory intent or requirement is maintained and communicated within the Group
• Where/when appropriate, Tender and Appoint External Project Managers/Cost Consultants to manage and deliver remediation solutions and proceed following an agreed action plan.
• Manage all projects in accordance with the business objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicate effectively and liaise closely with “stake holders” including Lease-holders; Managing Agents and Freeholders. Co-ordinate any “decanting” measures if required.
• Prepare and maintain management reports and attend management meetings where required.
• Liaison with technical to ensure all specifications are in compliance with regulatory requirements and do not change the building performance or appearance
• Review documentation to determine risk
• Undertake works in such a way as to avoid future liability wherever possible
• Prepare and maintain Management Risk/Triage Schedules and Reports - communicating regularly on assessments of liability.
• Maintain and develop relationships with external parties (including Fire Safety Engineers; Architects; Project Managers; Cost Advisors; Contractors; Solicitors; Professional bodies etc) to ensure receipt of best advice at all times and availability of Consultant/Contractors able to deliver our business requirements at all times; effectively and efficiently
• Provide feedback/advice to relevant parts of the business regarding impact of historic failures and means to avoid continuance of same going forward.
• Investigate/interrogate projects where liability suspected to determine facts
• Continue to communicate with all stake-holders at all times to ensure engagement and prevent adverse reactions – manage external communications with input of internal/external expert advice

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Car allowance or company car