• To be responsible for the identification of development opportunities and the initiation, programming and implementation to agreed budgets and timescales.
• To project manage new build residential schemes until completion.

Client Details

• A large and forward thinking housing association expanding their new build function.

Description

• To seek out and identify suitable opportunities for development and assess the feasibility of such projects.

• To negotiate with land owners, developers and building contractors to agree purchase of property, package deals and special projects etc.

• To liaise with colleagues in other departments to ensure that the activities of the Development Department are communicated in a regular and informative manner.

• To keep abreast of changes within the sector.

• To liaise with the Development Manager and other senior staff on all aspects of development activity as it affects the Group's objectives.

• To be aware of the effectiveness of the Group's policies and procedures and make recommendations thereon to the Development Manager.

• To negotiate with and instruct cost consultants, valuers, solicitors, estate agents and other professionals in respect of services required to be carried out, in accordance with standing orders.

• To liaise with consultants and other professionals throughout the development process to ensure the smooth running and timely delivery of schemes to meet key milestone dates.

• To attend site meetings as and when required to ensure the smooth running and timely delivery of schemes.

• To represent the Group in meetings with key stakeholders, including resident consultation events.

• To undertake the financial appraisal of development opportunities.

• Within the terms of Standing Orders, to process the payment of invoices and certificates relating to the development capital programme.

• To prepare bids for funding to the Homes and Communities Agency and other funding agencies.

• To maintain and provide information for the production of monthly and other periodic returns (e.g. cashflows, KPIs).

• To demonstrate responsibility for promoting and championing all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing diversity in all areas of work.

• To take responsibility for ensuring and achieving the objectives of the Group's Health and Safety Policy.

Profile

• Social housing understanding
• Experienced being involved with new build projects
• Able to manage contractors
• Excellent project management skills
• HND in a relevant construction subject

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
  
• Flexible & home working
  
• Career progression opportunities
  
• Matched contribution pension scheme
  
• Other company benefits