This Land Development Manager £52,000 - £60,000
We are exclusively partnered with This Land who are looking to appoint a Development Manager to join their fantastic team based in Cambridge
"This Land is an established real estate developer with a track record of delivering sustainable, high quality homes which benefit local communities and are not just built for profit. Wholly owned by Cambridgeshire County Council, we provide substantial income and benefits to our shareholder and the communities which they serve. Importantly, impact on the local environment and infrastructure are critical factors to our design thinking and consequently the overall exceptional quality of all that we do." - David Meek, CEO
At This Land, we set the highest quality standards for the homes that we build and have a strong culture of working with and recognising the needs of communities, providing amenity land and going the extra mile wherever possible.
Reporting to a Senior Land and Development Manager
As a Development Manager with a planning focus, you'll be responsible for promoting and managing residential planning applications from start to approval, ensuring projects progress through local plans efficiently. You'll collaborate closely with the Strategic Land team, consultants, and local authorities to maximise site potential and streamline planning strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote and submit planning applications through Local Strategic Frameworks, ensuring timely and effective progress.
- Manage the preparation and submission of planning applications, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely delivery.
- Collaborate with the Strategic Land team to align planning objectives and unlock site opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, landowners, and key stakeholders to promote sites and secure planning approvals.
- Optimise development opportunities and ensure project viability in line with planning policies and business goals.
- Oversee consultant teams to ensure smooth project progression and alignment with planning objectives.
- Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring planning milestones are met.
Key Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience managing residential planning applications.
- Strong background in strategic planning, with experience handling large scale projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and make sound decisions to deliver on business objectives
Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Medical insurance - bupa / life insurance
- Company car
- EV Car Scheme
- Cycle to work
- EAP Scheme
This is a fantastic role in a great organisation with growth ambition and forward thinking, if you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact Jamie Fitch on with a Copy of your most recent CV and experience
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.