Development Manager

Development Manager

A leading House builder have a requirement for Development Manager to join their Land and Development team based in West Yorkshire.

About the Development Manager role

Working closely with the Land Director you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects; overseeing all legal, design and planning issues along with coordinating with the estimating, mobilisation and construction teams.

Development Manager duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software, and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes.
• Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
• Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts.
• Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
• Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risk pre start on site.
• Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues, and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work and prepare 'offer documentation' as required.
• Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.

Skills and Experience required for the Development Manager role:

• Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property or Housing Industry
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process.
• Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities
• Highly numerate and literate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals and interpret complex legal documentation
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Ability to work under own initiative, have good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility

What's on offer?

This is a 6-month contract (pro rata salary + company benefits or day rate on offer)

If you are interested in the development Manager role and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat, or apply via the link provided.