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Assistant Development Manager

Michael Page Property & Construction
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Durham, Durham DH7 8RJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join Banks Property, a prominent property development company, as a leader of multi-disciplinary project teams focused on strategic property developments.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the property development industry and knowledge of the planning system and policy.
  • Candidates should possess a formal property-related qualification, with MRICS or MRTPI preferred, and demonstrate strong project management skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which will be discussed based on experience.
  • This opportunity allows for career development in a collaborative environment, working on diverse property development projects.

Join a dynamic and growing property development team, at Banks Property, where you will lead multi-disciplinary project teams, working closely with senior management on strategic property developments.

Client Details

Banks Property is a prominent property development company with a focus on delivering high-quality commercial and residential projects. Their ethos "development with care" runs through everything they do, with a focus on delivering tangible improvements in local communities with their development work. Their growing team is known for their collaborative approach and commitment to creating value through innovative development solutions

Description

This is a varied and interesting role where you will develop schemes from early concept design through to sale or transfer, and manage multiple schemes, at various stages at the same time. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with surveying, planning, design and construction backgrounds, and work on strategic property development schemes, strategic planning of sites, viability, development programming, planning and through the planning permission process to sale or transfer or delivery on site.

General duties include:

  • Working with the Senior Development Manager and Senior Management team and Directors in implementing project strategy
  • Co-ordination and preparation of commercial assessments and appraisals in conjunction with commercial team and engineering functions
  • Liaising and communicating with key stakeholders in relation to promoting or developing scheme proposals, such as local authority officers, local councillors, land owners and members of the community.
  • Development of new property schemes identified through acquisition, planning and implementation
  • Negotiation of planning conditions and section 106 agreements, supporting the lead planner
  • Co-ordinating determination of planning applications
  • Negotiation, drafting and completion of appointments with consultants
  • Preparation of Key Review reports, Board reports and Management and chairing meetings

Profile

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the property development industry
  • You will have experience of working in a development role and have knowledge of the planning system and planning policy.

  • A formal property-related qualification, or working towards (MRICS or MRTPI preferred).
  • Aptitude for project management ethos, gained in a property sector related environment.

  • Able to lead multi-disciplinary teams to consistently high-performance levels.

  • Lead, manage and motivate other professional team members to deliver business targets.
  • High levels of numeracy and literacy, including report writing.
  • Experience of legal and statutory requirements regarding land, planning and Health and Safety.
  • Ability to develop strategies for the delivery of complex projects while balancing the commercial risk and likelihood of planning success.
  • Financial acumen and an understanding of valuation principal, appraisals and budget management.
  • A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel as required.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package - to be discussed based on experience.
  • The opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with a focus on career development and progression.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of property development projects and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the team.

Next Steps

Banks Group and Banks Property are working exclusively with Steph McKay for the recruitment of this position. Please give her a call on or to have a confidential discussion about this role, or send a CV over now to apply. CVs will be considered upon receipt.

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