Development Officer

City, Manchester
Michael Page

My client are seeking an ambitious Housing Development Officer to join their team in Manchester to focus on the construction of new build housing developments. You will focus on the delivery of new social housing projects to agreed time, cost and quality parameters and assist with the identification, negotiation and acquisition of new business opportunities.

Client Details

My client is a reputable not-for-profit organisation, headquartered in Manchester. They aim to improve the lives of everyone living in their communities and are looking to expand their new build housing developments team with a Development Officer.

Description

• Work closely with the Project manager to over see the delivery of new build social housing projects across Manchester
• Develop skills of the plot sales and marketing process, liaising with key stakeholders including sales agents, marketing agencies and plot sales solicitors; ensuring sales revenues and sales rates are maximised.
• Negotiating construction contracts and assisting in the acquisition of land /buildings to deliver best value for money for the organisation.
• Assisting in the identification of new development opportunities to meet the organisation’s growth and profitability targets; supported by maintaining a strong network of contacts.
• Assist in the the design, development and planning process for new developments/opportunities.
• Develop skills focused on the financial management of projects, including coding and payment of invoices and monitoring of cash flows ensuring they remain within approved budgets.

Profile

• Experience working within the affordable housing sector, assisting on the delivery of new build projects
• Ambition and drive to learn new skills whilst assisting the Development Project Manager on day-today tasks.
• Knowledge of the property development process; the built environment and the principles of good design.
• Knowledge of building contract procurement and contract management.
• Experience of working within a prescribed framework, but capable of thinking creatively to resolve problems.
• Ability to develop the companies profile and generate new business.
• Ability to liaise effectively with other departments to ensure delivery of wider corporate goals.

Job Offer

• Career progression and continued learning opportunities
• A competitive salary
• Agile and flexible working