Development Manager

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.
• 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
• Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.
• Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
• Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
• Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
• Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes.
• When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times.
• Appoint and 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.
• 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 coordination with the Technical team.
• Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.
• Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
• Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk prestart on site.
• Support the Group Environmental Policy.
• Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design.
• Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.
• When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• 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.

Requirements

• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process
• Professional manner
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
• Good geographic knowledge of the area
• Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position
• Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis
• Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance