We are Places Developments, part of the Places for People Group; we are placemakers; our work impacts on the lives of people across the U.K. – providing homes to live in, communities to retire to, spaces to stay active, supported homes for independent living, and student accommodation. Our places work when they work for everyone.
How do we do all this? By surrounding ourselves with aim higher people, commercially minded people and positive people. Our people live and breathe our SPIRIT values; we are the place for spirited people.
So, we want you to join us and the 12,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped us create places, maintain 209,000 homes, manage £4.5 billion of assets, deliver £87.9m social value and teach 80,000 children to swim each week.
More about your role
Our South East (Northen Home Countries & East Anglia) region has ambitious growth plans in the coming years to provide multi-tenure homes for ourpeople.
As a Development Manager for the South East region you will support the senior development team in managing: project cost, planning, marketing, programming, procurement for our residential developments. You will assist the Head of Development and Senior Development Managers to coordinate a range of land and s106 new business bids in line with the approved Development Strategy and Group wide growth ambitions. You will act as a technical and delivery lead in managing a programme of development schemes including significant regeneration projects, and negotiate terms for appointment and ongoing management of consultants, contractors and other suppliers.
You will be required to be geographically mobile across the Northen Home Countries & East Anglia region, with regular meetings with your team in London.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website, you will also find a map of the area you will cover.
More about you
To achieve in this role we are looking for a Development Manager or Assistant Development Manager who has had exposure of managing developments at differing stages in their lifecycle from acquisition through to site development. Ideally we are looking for someone who has an understanding of the commercial and financial requirements of all housing of all tenures although we will support you to gain an understanding across all tenures if your career to date has specialised in specific tenures only.
In addition to project management we are looking for someone with a strong network across the South East of England. Ideally you will have land buying experience and have knowledge of both conditional and unconditional land purchase agreements. You will also be highly numerate, commercially minded, and be as at ease with complex models and appraisals as you are with planning and S106 negotiations. You will also need to be highly analytical, able to identify risks and opportunities from current and future developments and act accordingly.
In return we can provide a competitive package and the ability to assist with the delivery of much needed new homes across the South West. You will benefit from the experience of a newly appointed Development Director and a well-established team of experienced peers who work collaboratively to share best practice and support each other.
The Benefits
Our ambition gives you all the challenge you could wish for and that's why we can offer you tangible and exciting career progression in a diverse and pioneering business.
Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier; from a pension, generous holiday pay, training, sick pay, and free or discounted gym membership – to a wealth of extra perks including discounts and offers on thousands of retailers, restaurants and leisure outlets and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on
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Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
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