Development Officer (Housing Association

Position: Development Officer (Housing Association)
Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, a Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit a Development Officer to assist with their long-term growth plans. Your new role Reporting to the Development Manager, you will assist in managing and progressing housing development opportunities in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide. You will:
Manage, control and supervise the new build and rehabilitation projects, ensuring high standards of service are being delivered by the design team and on-site contractors. Negotiate, liaise and communicate effectively with all clients and carry out consultation on projects as necessary. Continually seek new housing development where there is a need and prepare project applications as necessary. Co-ordinate and manage the development process, from design brief, scheme design, detailed design, committee approvals, tenders, appointments, planning negotiations, full scheme submission and grant applications in accordance with the DfC Guide.

Prepare economic appraisals and cash flows for all development proposals. Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure effective cash flow projections and budgets for development activity. Carry out regular reviews and assessments of contract performance, ensuring risks are reported promptly and budgetary / resource expenditures are controlled. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this position, you must possess: A 3rd Level qualification (University Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent) in a property related discipline e.g. building/construction, housing, or development, with a minimum of 1 year's relevant experience in a housing, construction or development environment incorporating the following service areas:
* Contract management
* Project management
* Procurement
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Residential design
* Site identification and feasibility assessments
* Negotiating land purchases. If you do not possess a 3rd level qualification, you should have a minimum of 3 years' experience as outlined above. What you'll get in return This position offers the opportunity to work with an established and growing Housing Association in an important role that will assist in the delivery of much needed new homes. Alongside the basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:
Generous contributory pension scheme. Private Healthcare. Flexible working pattern. Occupational sickness scheme. What you need to do now Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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Development Officer Acquisitions Property Development Economic Appraisals Benefits: £34 000-£40 000 per annum