Development Assistant, Adderstone

Salary and Contract

Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Adderstone Living is looking for a Development Assistant to work within its land team based in the North East.

Adderstone Group are a Property Development Group who are focussed on creating better places for people to work, live and enjoy. Since our inception in 2000, we have created homes for over 3,600 people and have developed or currently own circa 2 million sq. ft. of commercial floorspace across the UK. As a housing division of Adderstone Group, Adderstone Living are one of the fastest growing companies in the Northeast, delivering hundreds of homes and contributing to new neighbourhoods across England.

Adderstone Living’s ‘land led’ solutions involve the sourcing of suitable land, scheme design and securing of planning permissions before delivering quality homes, working collaboratively with Local Authority, private developer or housing association clients.

Our land team is based in our recently refurbished head office in The Fleming which is a short distance from the city centre and Jesmond metro station. This is a full time, permanent role and will be office based.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Development Assistant to support our land team across a variety of land and planning matters. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s post graduate experience in the development sector, ideally with a background in planning, and is looking to expand their skills and knowledge in relation to land and planning including land contracts, affordable housing and planning applications.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression after a successful probationary period.

• Assisting the land team with site reviews and planning appraisals,
• Preparing a range of land and planning related reports for a variety of audiences,
• Appointing sub consultants and management of development teams,
• Organising and attending public consultation events,
• Managing project files and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements,
• Identifying suitable sites for future development.

• A competitive salary and benefits package,
• Exposure to a broad range of land and planning work within a thriving business,
• A clear pathway to career progression, with support towards qualification as required,
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

• A planning or property related degree or post graduate qualification,
• Previous experience in a land or planning role, ideally within the residential or affordable sector,
• Strong written communication and research skills, with excellent attention to detail,
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills,
• A proactive and ambitious attitude who can manage numerous projects at one time.

If you are ambitious and ready to establish a career in the development sector we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Adderstone Living.