Development Manager

Full Time 37 Hours per week Monday Friday 0900-1700 Permanent

Field-based blended with remote and home-working

Are you passionate about delivering highquality affordable homes that make a genuine difference to communities Do you thrive in a role where you can shape development strategy manage exciting housing projects and build strong stakeholder relationshipsIf so wed love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Development Manager to join our Development Directorate. You will play a key role in identifying securing and delivering new housing opportunities in line with our ambitious Growth Strategy.

In this role you will manage a diverse portfolio of housing schemes through acquisition design planning procurement construction and completionensuring our new homes meet the needs of our customers and add value to our asset base.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy thrives in a fastpaced environment and is driven by producing excellent outcomes for residents and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify assess and secure new development opportunities including land S106 regeneration and refurbishment schemes.
• Lead multiple projects from acquisition to practical completion and End of Defects (EoD) ensuring delivery on time within budget and to required standards.
• Develop strong relationships with landowners agents developers local authorities consultants grant providers and other key stakeholders.
• Produce financial appraisals risk assessments and business cases for internal and board-level approval.
• Manage budgets costs and consultant fees effectively ensuring robust governance and financial compliance.
• Maintain accurate project records reports and documentation including for funding and charging requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Housing Sales Finance Assets Governance Lettings Marketing and more.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement including enhancements to customer journeys handover processes and development standards.

About You

You will bring:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in managing residential development projects ideally delivering affordable housing.
• Detailed understanding of development and planning processes.
• Knowledge of construction methods including modern methods of construction (MMC).
• Experience in financial modelling viability assessment and risk analysis.
• Excellent project management communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong attention to detail.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Background in a technical construction field (e.g. Architecture Surveying).
• Experience with SDS Proval/Sequel or similar financial assessment software.
• Project management qualification.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant construction-related discipline or substantial relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

If you have the experience and drive to help us achieve our vision wed love to hear from you!

Please see attached job description for full details of the role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore if you are interested in the role we encourage you to apply without delay!

INDMED

A commercial business with a social heart our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive expertise resources and passion.

Our dynamic approach has made us one of the regions leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the surrounding area were committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change and well continue to grow our business in todays fast-paced operating environment.

Theres more to building communities than building addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too.

You can find out more about us and the services we offer our residents on the CKH website.