Development Manager

The business is in a period of substantial growth and currently have several new-build sites to get through planning and delivery. Working in a small, dynamic team, this role will offer close exposure to the Board and offers a real chance to help steer the direction of the company. In addition, you will be working for an inspiring and influential CEO. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of those projects - which are within a rapidly growing area of the construction industry: modular housing. This is an opportunity for significant career progression within an innovative and pro-active developer.

The successful applicant will be involved in the full development lifecycle: from identifying and acquiring sites, developing designs and obtaining planning permission, financing, project management of the construction process and the selling of the properties.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the acquisition and management of schemes through planning and delivery
• Appointment and coordination of professional consultant teams, in house reporting and lead on project team meetings
• Take ownership of the financial direction of the project, reporting project progress against development appraisal objectives throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with internal sales and marketing colleagues, ensuring that the product specification and offer is market facing to drive profitability within the business
• Represent the company where requested to various statutory authorities, professional organisations and other outside groups

Candidate Profile:

• At least two years' experience operating within a residential-led Development Manager role
• Experience of the development stages, including; acquisition, planning and delivery on site, as well as an understanding of the wider development lifecycle comprising sales, marketing and customer care
• Demonstrable experience in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Autonomous by nature, driven to succeed and an adaptive approach to team operations
• An interest in sustainable construction would be beneficial
• Superb communication and people skills are essential, a significant part of the role will involve building and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.