Development Manager

The role of Development Manager, reports to the Managing Director.

Principal accountabilities of the Development Manager's role include:

Act as the primary point of contact for the project throughout the planning, design and procurement stages
Establish a development programme and drive the progress by active management to ensure targets are achieved
Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance
Manage the disposal of affordable units within the project. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts
Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contracts in conjunction with the Land Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate
Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales. Ensure all information produced achieves the project objectives
Procure and check the accuracy of surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design
Maintain good communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner
When required, organise and lead / attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to represent the company positively always
Management fee budgets and report back on variances

Experience of working with a high-volume residential house builder
Experience of effectively managing teams
Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation
Qualifications and Training

Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND in a Construction / Technology subject with relevant experience
CSCS card or equivalent
Current full UK driving licence
Skills and Aptitude

Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to be able to express technical information in a clear and concise manner
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you., There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our North London Division, based in Ruislip, is looking to recruit a Development Manger to join the divisions Technical Team.

Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
Holiday Purchase Scheme