Development Project Manager

Blackburn, Lancashire
Goodman Masson

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 36,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are looking for a Development Project Manager to join the Property Development team. As a Development Project Manager you will manage housing developments for the Group from the initial site/ property appraisal to contractual completion. You will be responsible for promoting and increasing the Groups assembly of forward development programmes by seeking new business opportunities

Requirements

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Development Project Manager

• To identify, source and financially and strategically appraise suitable schemes for the Group’s development programmes.
• To maintain awareness through external stakeholders, consultants and contacts for available sites and opportunities
• To project manage all aspects of the development process, from inception to final account stage, including all scheme work administration.
• To ensure effective management and control of development project expenditure: including budget setting, processing of invoices and regular scheme cashflows
• To ensure that all scheme work documentation and grant claims to funding authorities are processed on time and subsequent payments made to the Group.
• To develop and maintain the Group’s relationships with external partners and other agencies involved in regeneration activities to seek new business opportunities
• Liaise with internal colleagues, consultants, contractors, developers and statutory bodies to ensure the delivery of high quality scheme design that meets all funding, regulatory and statutory requirements and reflects the needs of both internal and external clients.
• Assist with detailed negotiations on a regular basis over land purchase and agreeing works contract sums/specifications for schemes
• Manage individual scheme budgets and lead on interpreting complex legal and technical documents and negotiating legal terms within a construction or purchase contract.
• To attend regular meetings with Local Authorities, partners and other stakeholders and represent the Group

We are looking for someone who has

Full Driving Licence, and the use of own vehicle with insurance for business use.

Experience of managing housing development to HE Development Standards

Experience of delivering housing development projects from inception to contractual completion.

Experience of negotiating construction and purchase contracts.

Experience of managing and developing investment and regeneration projects

Experience within the residential development industry

Experience of resident involvement and engagement

Experience of residential development in the public or private sector of Social Housing Development Procedures and Processes

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Development Project Manager role:

• Salary of £47,868
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working, 1 day a week in either office, Wakefield, Halifax, or Blackburn.
• Your week will be spent on site, in the office or working from home.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.