Development Manager

Development Manager Truro, Cornwall Permanent It is with great confidence and opportunity that Sphere Solutions are currently assisting to recruit a Development Manager for a newly formed construction and investment organisation in the heart of Cornwall. Described as an Investment & Development partnership, newly established in 2019, supported by an estimated gross investment of £600m. This organisation is currently on the search for a Development Manager to work alongside the Development Director. The sole purpose will be to secure desirable residential and commercial development opportunities through both acquisition and strategic partnerships, to deliver ambitious growth plans in both a safe and sustainable manor. The role as Development Manager: * Highlight site/opportunity identification and appraisal, due diligence, acquisition and gain planning consent, through to sales/lettings and aftercare * Secure a pipeline of development opportunities, both commercial and homes for rent * Develop and manage a strategic land portfolio, including joint venture opportunities * Oversee master plans, feasibility studies, appraisals and planning, working with design and construction teams * Ensure delivery unit numbers are met, sales income and profiles, working with the finance teams, understanding both sale and lettings markets * Manage both internal and external consultants, agreeing strategy, pre planning applications and procuring development partners The Person: * This role is an integral appointment for the business and will require similar experience and knowledge to be considered. * Significant experience of large scale residential and commercial property development and investment * Full project lifecycle knowledge including briefing, feasibility, design, development delivery, sales and lettings * Comprehensive understanding of the planning process * Excellent commercial and financial awareness of development appraisals and land acquisitions on major £multi-million complexes * Strong intellect, leadership capabilities and excellent network building skills * Degree within a property / construction related discipline and a professional membership would be preferred On offer is salary Circ £55,000 with a car allowance, pension and 28 days annual leave, there will also be a performance related bonus on offer. Having read the above and hopefully enticed you to look into this role in more detail, please call Jo Lambert on (phone number removed) for an informal chat. Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the South West & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea and Southampton. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants. Sphere Solutions promote equal opportunities for everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic background