Development Manager

Location: London

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More about your role
The role sits within the Southeastdevelopmentbusinessand will cover the   Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire area    .
The South Eastisanactiveregiondeliveringa number oflarge-scalemixed tenuredevelopment sitesand requires a Development Manager tosupport the identification of new sites, as well as bringing forward sites already acquired, so they are viable and ready to start on site in line with the Regional Business Plan and affordable homes strategy.
As a Development Manager for theSouth

East region, you willwork within an agile development teamtakingthe lead in managingmixed tenureresidential led projects from acquisition through to delivery on site,including land acquisitions as well as new business plot purchases,in line with the approved Development Strategy and Group wide growth ambitions.
The role will includea range of responsibilities, includingappraisingand securingnewopportunitiesfor a range of tenures,undertakingpre-acquisitiondue diligence,negotiatinglegal agreements.managing planning applications on large scale sites,appointing consultants and managing project programmes and budgets, as well as preparing business cases. Knowledge ofmarket and affordable housing tenureswill berequiredin performing this role, as well as followinginternalprocessesfor approvals.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website, you will also find a map of the area you will cover.
More about you
To be eligible for an interview you must meet the essential criteria in a house builder environment as a Development Manager:
Proven experience in land acquisition and planning   You'llneed a strongtrack recordof identifying, negotiating, and securing land opportunities, as well as navigating planning processes to unlock development potential.
Managing large-scale projects (circa 300+homes)    Demonstrable experience in overseeinglarge scaledevelopments frominceptionthrough delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Excellent project management skills    Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage budgets,monitorprogrammes, and mitigate risks across the full development lifecycle. You should be confident in leading consultants, contractors, and internal teams to achieve strategic objectives.
In addition to project management,we are looking for someone with a strong network across the Southeast of England. Ideally you will have land buying experience and have knowledge of both conditional and unconditional land purchase agreements.
You will also be highly numerate,?commercially?minded, and be as at ease with complex models and appraisals as you are with planning and S106 negotiations. You will also need to be highly analytical, able toidentifyrisks and opportunities from current and future developments and act accordingly  .
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly?
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%?
Excellent holiday package  up to 35 days annual leave with theoptionto buy or sell leave?
Competitive Bonu  s
Training and development?
Extraperks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.?
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
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