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Development Manager

Goodman Masson
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This Land, a real estate developer owned by Cambridgeshire County Council, focuses on delivering sustainable homes that benefit local communities.
  • The Development Manager position requires 3-5 years of experience in managing residential project delivery from planning approval to construction.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring projects meet financial targets, collaborating with sales and customer care teams, and addressing site issues with contractors.
  • The role offers a salary of £50,000, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, medical insurance, and a company car.
  • Candidates with strong organizational and problem-solving skills who can manage multiple projects simultaneously are encouraged to apply.

"This Land is an established real estate developer with a track record of delivering sustainable, high quality homes which benefit local communities and are not just built for profit. Wholly owned by Cambridgeshire County Council, we provide substantial income and benefits to our shareholder and the communities which they serve. Importantly, impact on the local environment and infrastructure are critical factors to our design thinking and consequently the overall exceptional quality of all that we do." - David Meek, CEO

At This Land, we set the highest quality standards for the homes that we build and have a strong culture of working with and recognising the needs of communities, providing amenity land and going the extra mile wherever possible.

Reporting to: Senior Development Manager

As a Development Manager focused on delivery, you'll take responsibility for managing projects Through planning approval to construction, sales, and customer handover. You'll work closely with the sales and customer care teams, ensuring that developments remain viable and achieve the financial targets set out in the business plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects from planning approval through construction, ensuring developments progress smoothly and stay on track.
  • Collaborate with the sales and customer care teams to ensure smooth project handover and high client satisfaction.
  • Ensure that each development meets financial targets and remains commercially viable throughout the delivery phase.
  • Address site issues with contractors, ensuring they are resolved promptly to avoid delays.
  • Monitor costs, manage budget reviews, and report financial performance to ensure projects stay within targets.
  • Conduct site visits to ensure that safety, quality, and project timelines are upheld.
  • Provide regular updates to internal teams, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with project timelines and deliverables.

Key Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of experience managing the delivery of residential projects.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills to ensure projects meet timelines and budget targets.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Medical insurance - bupa / life insurance
  • Company car
  • EV Car Scheme
  • Cycle to work
  • EAP Scheme

If you are would like to know more about this great role please get in contact with Jamie Fitch to discuss further

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.