Adecco's specialist division north is delighted to be partnering with a Cambridgeshire Housing association in recruiting for a permanent Development Manager to work off Peterborough area.
Purpose
To be responsible for the project management of several new housing schemes during the acquisition, pre-construction and contract phases through to practical completion, while ensuring new build homes are up to standards and meet client's expectations.
Responsibilities
- Seek, negotiate, and secure Site Acquisitions and S.106 or other new build, refurbishment and/or regeneration opportunities for the company
- Develop and manage key relationships with land owners, agents, developers, grant providers, strategic partners, and other external stakeholders.
- Proactively lead on a number of schemes ensuring the successful delivery of new housing projects from acquisition stage through to completion, occupation, up to and including End of Defects (EoD) stage
- Identify and generate new housing opportunities in line with our client's growth strategy.
- Manage the entire project lifecycle, from acquisition to practical completion, ensuring all homes meet the defined needs of the end customer.
- Seek and secure site acquisitions and assess development opportunities to optimise benefits for our client.
- Build and maintain relationships with landowners, developers, grant providers, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead and deliver multiple housing projects, ensuring successful outcomes and compliance with financial metrics and design standards.
- Prepare reports and presentations for board approval and funding requests.
- Monitor project budgets, manage consultant fees, and ensure compliance with legal and funding requirements.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Candidate Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant construction-related discipline, or qualified by experience.
- Extensive project management experience in housing development and affordable homes schemes.
- In-depth knowledge of the development/planning process and financial modelling.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with local authority representatives.
- Excellent attention to detail and critical understanding of development processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent IT systems.
Salary & Benefits
- £54,600 annual pay + £3400 Car allowance
- 37H /Week full time work
- Attractive pension contribution scheme (benefits sheet) up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave +BH ( increasing up to 32 with length of service)
- Multiple benefits and private health-care options, life insurance
- Business mileage (where applicable)
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Support with further development and qualifications achievement
- Opportunity to contribute to the success of an organisation committed to excellence and integrity.
Please contact Cristina at for applications and information