Head of Development

Description

• Settlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis. Set realistic programmes to determine construction starts, sales opening and selling periods.
• Facilities the resolution of conflict between people so that an appropriate way forward is identified
• Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.
• Ensuring the active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team.
• Give advice to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and where appropriate coordination with the Technical team.
• Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances to lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects.

Requirements

• Able to get buy-in from other departments
• The ability to lead, support and develop staff and maintaining excellent services during periods of change.
• Experience of consortium developments
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills
• In-depth knowledge of the planning process and strategic development
• Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
• Strong mathematic and IT ability
• Is a dynamic and inspirational leader, able to articulate a vision that creates excitement, enthusiasm and commitment from others
• Experience of working with Housing Associations on partnership contracts to deliver S106 and additionality
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• Has the ability to identify and manage risk, gathering and considering all the facts, including factors not directly linked to immediate work but which may impact development and wider business
• Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety
• In depth understanding of budget management
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Professional Registration RICS or equivalent
• The ability to promote a culture of innovation, joint working, employee involvement and positive problem solving across the department and BU
• Detailed knowledge of the development process, building construction, legal and planning issues
• A self-starter capable of creating and maintaining momentum on projects
• Ability to follow and lead change management programmes
• Able to influence and persuade others
• Degree in Estate Management or equivalent
• HNC / NVQ Level 4 or above
• Demonstrable track record of buying land
• Able to work under pressure
• Experience in financial appraisals
• Ability to assess and analyse information

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• - Service Wayleaves / Easements
• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• - Freehold Transfer Contracts
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance