Development Manager

Development Manager
Cornwall
Permanent

You would like to work for a flexible employer who offer a hybrid working week?
Are you an experienced Development Manager or capable assistant development manager within the residential field?
Are you looking for a new challenge?


Working as a development manager for a reputable and well established housing developer in Cornwall who successfully deliver homes throughout the Region. You will secure desirable residential development opportunities through acquisitions and strategic partnerships, to deliver the company's growth ambitions in a safe and sustainable way.

The main objective of the role is to lead, manage and control the development stage of schemes. Deliver sites from land acquisition stage, gaining planning consent through to handover. The client is wanting a knowledgeable candidate who can hit the ground running and take a number of projects forward to planning!


Snapshot of main duties:

• Identifying and building a pipeline of new homes.
• Delivering new developments in accordance with the Development Strategy and Business Plan.
• Project managing schemes from land acquisition, to obtaining planning consents and handover
• Negotiate with housing associations and other Registered Providers to secure affordable housing units and to progress sites
• Due Diligence
• funding Approval
• Leading external consultants
• Via consultants supporting technical with detailed design

Essential Skills/Experience required:

• It is essential to hold experience in a similar development role, working within the house building sector, for a house builder ideally. 
• Proven experience of appraising new developments and scheme viability, along with section 106 agreements
• Accustomed to securing planning consent for medium to large scale developments
• Strong construction knowledge.
• HND or equivalent relevant to construction
• RICS / MRTPI would be desirable.

Attributes required:

• You will need to be a strong communicator with the ability to liaise on all levels with both internal and external contacts.
• Strong negotiation and listening skills.
• Organised and efficient, with the motivation to plan and manage your week.
• High attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible
• Motivated and driven in your working approach
• Team player
• Detailed and thorough

Joining a friendly and enthusiastic team, within a flexible and forward thinking business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual, who wants to make a real difference! Excellent benefits are on offer, along with a competitive salary!

CLOSING DATE 21st March 2025

For more information, please contact Abi 01392 537018 or click to apply!

Job Title: Development Manager
Location: Cornwall
Type: Permanent