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- Project Management: Oversee council development projects, focusing on post-contract work (RIBA stages 4-7).
- Development Options: Create options for physical development and regeneration, including large-scale housing and mixed-use developments.
- Collaboration: Work with other council departments to integrate corporate objectives into designs.
- Procurement and Delivery: Lead procurement and post-contract design services, ensuring top-notch design, innovation, sustainability, and construction practices.
- Planning Approvals: Secure planning approvals and manage planning conditions for mixed-tenure housing and community facilities.
- Consultation and Engagement: Guide consultations with residents, ensuring methods support development programme objectives.
- Progress Monitoring: Report on project milestones and targets to senior managers and elected members.
- Team Coordination: Oversee project teams, including consultants and developers, ensuring compliance with agreements and plans.
- Asset Management: Maximize benefits from land and asset redevelopment in collaboration with asset management services.
- Legal and Planning Liaison: Work with Planning and Legal services on tenancy, planning, and development legislation.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain effective communication with members and internal stakeholders post-contract.
- Flexible Working: Work from various locations, attend meetings, and manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Site Visits: Visit building sites and wear personal protective equipment as needed.
- Project Handover: Lead the handover process, securing all necessary sign-offs and approvals.
- Essential: Relevant degree in construction, development, or regeneration, or significant experience with continuous professional development (minimum 3 years).
- Experience within a local authority or an housing association would be an advantage
- Membership in a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
- Experience managing complex mixed-use development projects.
- Strong project management skills for technically complex construction projects.
- Expertise in efficient handover processes for new developments.
- Negotiation skills at various project stages.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement.
