Development Officer; Build Job Hitchin area,England UK,Construction

Position: Housing Development Officer (New Build)

Housing Development Officer (New Build)

Near Hitchin

Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £38,577.00 per year, plus excellent benefits

Overview

My Client is looking for a proactive and organised Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of our new‑build affordable housing programme, with a strong focus on construction delivery, practical completion, handover and new‑build aftercare.

Working to the Head of Development & Sales and other Development Team members, you will help manage schemes through the construction and completion stages, coordinating with developers, contractors and consultants to support successful project delivery. The role will involve attending site meetings, monitoring progress, supporting handovers, organising compliance checks, and helping manage the defects and aftercare process to ensure residents receive a high standard of service in their new homes.

We are looking for someone with experience in Housing Development, Residential Construction or a related Property Environment who has strong organisational skills and a practical, delivery focused approach that are aligned to Company’s values.

Experience of affordable housing, the delivery of Section 106 schemes or new‑build aftercare would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Scheme Delivery

Assist the Head of Development & Sales in the delivery of allocated development schemes from contract exchange through construction to practical completion and handover.
Support the monitoring of programme, cost, risk and key delivery milestones across projects.
Coordinate day to day liaison with developers, contractors and the consultant team on selected projects to support progress in line with target programmes.
Attend site progress meetings and monitor construction progress alongside the Quality Control Surveyor (Clerk of Works).
Identify and report emerging delivery issues or risks and support the Head of Development & Sales and consultant team in progressing appropriate solutions.
Prepare and provide updates on scheme progress to support internal monitoring and reporting.

Contract and Project Support

Assist in monitoring compliance with development agreements, building contracts and associated project documentation.
Support the Head of Development & Sales in managing contractual relationships with developers and contractors.
Ensure key approvals, variations and project changes are properly recorded and authorised.
Identify emerging project risks during construction and support the Head of Development & Sales and consultant team in agreeing appropriate mitigations.

Financial Monitoring

Support the monitoring of scheme budgets, expenditure and development cashflows, assisting the Head of Development & Sales in ensuring projects remain within approved financial parameters.
Assist with the review and processing of contractor and consultant payments in line with agreed procedures.

Working with Colleagues

Act as a link between the development team and other departments including housing management, finance and asset management.
Ensure relevant internal teams are kept informed of scheme progress and are involved in preparation for occupation and handover.
Work with the Home Ownership Officer to coordinate sales and handover arrangements for Shared Ownership and other home ownership products.

Completion and Handover

Assist with coordinating practical completion inspections and ensure relevant certification and documentation is obtained.
Support the handover of completed homes to housing management, asset management and the sales team.
Ensure any outstanding works are properly recorded and monitored.

Aftercare and Defects Management

Support the management of the aftercare process for new homes during the defects period.
Act as a day‑to‑day contact with developers and contractors during the defects period to help ensure issues are addressed promptly.
Monitor defects performance and report progress to the Head of Development & Sales.

Sales

Maintain accurate project records and development programme information.
Contribute to the improvement of development processes and procedures based on lessons learned…