Development Manager
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £68,201 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, London, NW1 3FG |
| Company: | The Guinness Partnership |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10312_1713358180 |
Summary
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our London office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style, working 2 days per week in the office and 3 from home. As such, it is a requirement for candidates to be able to work 2 days per week from the London office.
The overall purpose of the role is to identify, secure and deliver a range of development projects on time, budget and to the required standards, in accordance with the Group Development Strategy, alongside identifying new business opportunities which sit outside the scope of the New Business Team.
What we're looking for
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
You'll be able to demonstrate:
Essential:
- Sound project management experience in Development.
- Excellent social housing market knowledge.
- Proven track record of successful residential new build development, working with contractors and managing development teams on site, maintaining contractual provisions and standards.
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating large teams.
- Knowledge and experience of budget and managing projects.
- Up to date knowledge of UK planning regulations, building regulations, standards, contract management and law.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Sound understanding of funding models with the ability to provide credible analysis to the Development Management Team.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software
- Understanding of national regeneration and development agenda.
- Experience and understanding of social housing legislation and regulation including health and safety, risk management, and environmental and sustainability issues.
- Demonstrates the Guinness behaviours.
- Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Educated to degree level and/or relevant professional qualification in Project Management, Property, Architecture, Planning, or Construction.
Desirable:
- Accredited RICS, RIBA, RTPI or similar
- NEBOSH accredited or similar Health and Safety qualification.
About Us
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme