Development Manager
Vistry Group
Oversee pre‑construction phases, manage development, legal and planning aspects.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Tandridge, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
land appraisals
budget management
consultant management
risk register
contract negotiation
feasibility studies
- Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
- Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software (Coins) and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes.
- Support the Group Environmental and Social Value policies.
- Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to the agreed timescales.
- When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times.
- 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.
- Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
- Management of the relevant Development budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.
- 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. Give advice to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and, where appropriate, coordinate with the internal team.
- Manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
- Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
- 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.
- Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
- When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required.
- Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.
- Manage solicitors, land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering into contract.
- Assist, manage and coordinate Joint Ventures as agreed with the Management Services Agreement;
- Assist supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design.
- Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
- Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
- Prepare and submit Partnering Approval Forms and ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the necessary internal team.
What you bring
coins
excel
a-level
construction
project management
communication
- Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
- Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety
- Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis
- Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process
- Familiar with Group software – Coins
- Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry
- Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals
- As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position
- Good geographic knowledge of the area
- Professional manner
- Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
- Strong excel and viability understanding
- Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
- Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
- Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Service Wayleaves / Easements; and
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Freehold Transfer Contracts.
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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