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Location: Blackheath, London Job Type: Full-time Reports To: Operations Director About the Company Our client is a forward-thinking organisation delivering sustainable residential developments through innovative construction methods. They work with a range of partners to unlock development opportunities in urban environments. The Role Our client is seeking a commercially focused Development Manager to lead projects from site identification through to delivery, ensuring schemes are viable, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Feasibility & Strategy Identify and assess development opportunities Conduct financial appraisals, viability studies, and risk analysis Support business planning and funding strategies Develop development strategies aligned with market conditions Produce phasing plans and return analysis Site Acquisition & Planning Lead land acquisition and due diligence processes Negotiate acquisitions and development agreements Support planning applications and approvals Liaise with authorities, consultants, and stakeholders Manage planning obligations (e.g. Section 106) Design & Delivery Define project requirements and commercial objectives Monitor design for efficiency, marketability, and return Advise on value engineering and cost considerations Oversee project delivery in line with business plans Manage investor reporting and KPIs Support handover and aftercare Stakeholder Management Build relationships with investors, partners, and stakeholders Represent the business in meetings and negotiations Collaborate with internal teams across functions Requirements Proven experience in property development (residential preferred) Understanding of MMC/off-site construction Strong knowledge of planning and building regulations Commercially astute with strong financial and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple projects Strong stakeholder engagement skills Relevant degree and/or professional membership desirable Project management qualifications beneficial BIM Requirements BIM Level 4 capability Experience with ISO 19650 processes Managing CDE and BIM documentation What s on Offer Innovative and collaborative environment Opportunity to deliver impactful developments Career progression opportunities Flexible working Competitive salary Inclusive culture

This role provides high-level technical surveying and defect diagnosis to support a major housing association's maintenance division in delivering quality repairs across West London and surrounding regions. You will blend expert specification writing and project management with commercial oversight, ensuring budgets and contractors are managed effectively to enhance resident safety and satisfaction. Client Details One of the UK's most successful social enterprises and leading housing associations, managing a diverse portfolio of homes across London and the South East. Driven by a social mission, the organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable homes and creating communities where people can thrive. As the Direct Maintenance (DM) division continues to evolve, they are seeking a technically proficient Building Surveyor to provide specialist support in repairs, maintenance, and defect management. This role is central to a commitment to resident safety and satisfaction, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards through rigorous technical oversight and collaborative project management. The organisation champions a culture of accountability and excellence, offering a supportive environment where surveyors can see the tangible impact of their work on residents' lives. Description Technical Inspections & Defect Management: Conduct detailed property surveys and specialist inspections to identify building defects, latent issues, and dilapidations, specifically managing damp and mould cases. Project Specification: Prepare robust technical specifications and itemised work orders using NHF Schedules of Rates (SORs) for tenders, insurance claims, and remedial works. Contract Management: Oversee works to completion, ensuring contractors adhere to quality standards, project timelines, and value-for-money principles. Financial Oversight: Manage delegated project budgets ranging from 5k to 100k, providing accurate cost projections and supporting the variation approval process. Collaborative Liaison: Partner with internal teams-including Housing Services, Development Aftercare, and Legal-to ensure a seamless repairs service across the West region. External Stakeholder Management: Act as a key point of contact for insurers, loss adjusters, and external consultants on complex claims, fire, flood, or theft-related works. Compliance & Risk: Ensure all works comply with statutory and regulatory provisions, maintaining a sharp focus on Health & Safety, lone working protocols, and fraud prevention. Disrepair Resolution: Support the management of legal disrepair claims, utilizing the Disrepair Protocol and addressing Councillor or MP enquiries through to resolution. Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate records within property databases to track contractor performance, complaints, and service outturns. Mentorship & Support: Provide expert technical advice to Maintenance Managers and Supervisors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and commercial awareness. Profile Experience: Extensive repairs surveying experience, ideally within a Housing Association or Local Authority environment, with a strong background in varied housing stock. Technical Knowledge: Excellent understanding of modern and traditional building construction methods and a proven ability to diagnose complex defects. Qualifications: HNC/HND in a related discipline or a degree in Building Surveying. Professional membership (MRICS or MCIOB) or CEng status is highly desirable. Regulatory Awareness: Strong understanding of contract law, housing law, and general Health & Safety practices. Commercial Acumen: Experience in monitoring financial budgets and delivering high-quality, efficient housing services through the use of NHF SORs. Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and negotiation talents, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing resident expectations with empathy. Mindset: A problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks, manages conflict effectively, and thrives in an agile, site-based environment. IT Literacy: Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (specifically advanced Excel) and comfortable using complex property management databases. Job Offer Competitive Compensation: Salary up to 52,000 per annum plus an Essential Car User allowance of 1,300. Generous Benefits: An industry-leading pension plan (up to 12% total contribution), 28 days holiday, and a comprehensive health cash plan. Agile Working: A modern, flexible model with 20%-40% of time spent at the reporting hub or site, providing autonomy over your schedule. Professional Development: Significant commitment to CPD and a clear pathway for career progression within a large-scale, expanding organisation. Purpose-Driven Work: High-level responsibility where your technical expertise directly improves the health and security of diverse communities. Supportive Culture: Access to a collaborative ecosystem of in-house specialists, volunteering days, and a robust Employee Assistance Programme.

Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside a local authority based in Havering to appoint a talented Planned Works Surveyor / Project Manager on a contract basis. As a Planned Works Surveyor / Project Manager , you’ll provide an effective & responsive service to Havering residents relating to refurbishment, reinvestment and new build schemes including appointment of consultants, project management, contract administration, contractor, consultant and works supervision and health and safety to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis. To be responsible for the monitoring and management of performance within the area of responsibility, ensuring that internal and external standards are met and improved upon with the aim of achieving high resident satisfaction. To carry and manage an individual case load or projects and to work as part of the multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver the HRA Planned Works programme. About the role: Significant track-record of operating in a technical, property services environment, specifically in relation to construction, refurbishment, investment and renovation gained at project manager level within a local authority, housing association, government body, private developer or agency or similar. Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working. Experience of working effectively within a complex political environment as well as evidence of delivering and monitoring clear standards of performance and service delivery outcomes. Experience of working on defined operational projects, working to tight deadlines and objectives with minimum supervision Possess an excellent working knowledge of all elements of Building, Contracts and Housing Legislation and Practice in particular around statutory and regulatory compliance. Ability to maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of relevant policy and strategy areas, including, but not exclusively: a. Havering’s housing strategy and related sub strategies. b. Havering’s social housing allocations policy. c. Codes of guidance from central government. To be a confident, engaging communicator, able to positively handle contact with clients from a range of backgrounds and with complex needs. Have the ability to build and maintain a good understanding of wider council and department objectives, services and initiatives and an understanding of how these interface with delivery of housing services. The ability to handle conflict, or potential conflict situations with clients who may be distressed, dissatisfied or potentially aggressive/ violent. The ability to build & maintain a thorough working knowledge in using data and project management systems to ensure data quality and effective sharing of work. Proven ability to work with several software applications in conjunction, and proficiency in Microsoft and database use. Ability to handle and respond to customer complaints clearly and comprehensively in keeping with the council’s service standards About you: Possess an excellent working knowledge of all elements of Building, Contracts and Housing Legislation and Practice in particular around statutory and regulatory compliance. Ability to maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of relevant policy and strategy areas, including, but not exclusively: a. Havering’s housing strategy and related sub strategies. b. Havering’s social housing allocations policy. c. Codes of guidance from central government. To be a confident, engaging communicator, able to positively handle contact with clients from a range of backgrounds and with complex needs. Have the ability to build and maintain a good understanding of wider council and department objectives, services and initiatives and an understanding of how these interface with delivery of housing services. The ability to handle conflict, or potential conflict situations with clients who may be distressed, dissatisfied or potentially aggressive/ violent. The ability to build & maintain a thorough working knowledge in using data and project management systems to ensure data quality and effective sharing of work. Proven ability to work with several software applications in conjunction, and proficiency in Microsoft and database use. Ability to handle and respond to customer complaints clearly and comprehensively in keeping with the council’s service standards What’s on offer: On going contract Monday to Friday £280 to £300 per day (negotiable DOE) If you’ve got what it takes and would love to find out more information or apply, either: Hit the apply button now and follow the steps Contact Chris Wilkinson on (phone number removed) Email your CV to About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive; Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals Spencer Clarke Group offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Chris Wilkinson on (url removed) remembering to include your details as well

My client who is a large social housing contractor has now a position for a tenant liaison officer within the Bristol area The RLO facilitates the smooth running of projects by building and maintaining positive relationships to ensure effective liaison between the residents, sub-contractors, client representatives and the team. Main Duties / Accountability Ensure implementation of all Company Policies and Procedures. Develop effective working relationships with client representatives including housing department to reduce duplication and ensure consistency of information and approach keeping tenants fully informed with regard to the programme. Assessing where high risk/vulnerable residents are present and ensuring Site Manager (SM) tailors works according to the risk level. Visit each resident prior to work commencing to introduce and communicate the scope of works. Establish resident's individual requirements by carrying out an initial resident profile, documenting any points discussed and tailoring individual communication plans accordingly. Work with site staff to implement effective practices. Carry out a property condition survey and appliance survey with photographs with the Resident before works start in the home. Create and maintain plot files (both paper and electronic). Liaise with site management staff to enable the flow of information between all parties. Where appropriate, consult with resident representatives and groups, arranging meetings to communicate the programme, get feedback and discuss any other locally significant issues with Senior Resident Liaison Officer and Community Investment Team. Arrange appointment for surveys and works. Ensure letters are sent out confirming all survey and work dates. Manage complaints in line with our complaint's procedure. Distribute high quality, easy to understand communication materials as requested Participate in Project Management meetings as required. Community Initiatives and awareness i.e. Newsletters / safety competitions etc by working alongside Senior RLO and Community Investment Team. To provide aftercare packs and instruct on new installations. Observe site Health & Safety rules and ensure any risks and near misses are reported immediately to the site manager Arrange satisfaction surveys for all residents, collating responses and work with Senior RLO to use feedback to improve our service. Any other reasonable management request as agreed with Senior RLO.Experience / Skills At least 1-year resident liaison experience within the construction / social housing sector Report writing Excellent customer service skills Highly organised Excellent attention to detail Ability to work within guidelines Ability to competently operate MS office (Word & Excel)

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