Development Manager (Residential/Placemaking)
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,001.00 to £110,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 10 SCP (42 - 46) £51,802 - £56,131 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 284887 |
Summary
Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking, ambitious city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration. From the seafront and the city centre, to building locations of national strategic significance, we are creating the very best conditions for our 280,000 residents who live here and those who come to the city to work.
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Our ambitious growth plans are attracting major inward investment that will support the significant housing and regeneration programmes that will transform the City.
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We have a large-scale residential development programme, which includes the delivery of 1000 new high-quality homes, on Riverside Sunderland, that will create vibrant new communities within the heart of the City. Redefining urban living and offering new modern housing choices across the City is core to our vision.
Are you passionate about delivering high quality homes and creating places where people are proud to live, work and play in?andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
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We are looking for two Development Managers to support Councilandrsquo;s strategic development and regeneration programme creating active, vibrant and sustainable communities through the effective design and implementation of place making projects and initiatives, and development management of the associated processes and resources to deliver place based social and economic outcomes.
You will need to be dynamic, creative and able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and a positive approach to problem solving. andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Key responsibilities
andbull; To support the Councilandrsquo;s strategic development and regeneration programme creating active, vibrant and sustainable communities through the effective design and implementation of place making projects and initiatives, and development management of the associated processes and resources to deliver place based social and economic outcomes
Extensive experience of development managing multiple capital projects varying in value, scale, use and complexity from concept through to operational handover.
andbull; A track record of project and programme management of multi-faceted residential and mixed-use projects delivering them within the required time, cost, quality, and risk performance criteria.
andbull; Ambition to deliver diverse and innovative housing solutions utilising advanced manufacturing, low carbon and digital technologies.
andbull; Knowledge and understanding of funding investment strategies and involvement in the preparation of business cases for residential development projects
andbull; A strong, visible management style; the ability to build effective relationships in complex stakeholder environments and work across the public and private sectors, with vision, drive, and attention to detail.
andbull; Ability to manage all the resources associated with the delivery of residential projects, within a robust performance management framework.
For further information, please see the job descriptions for the two roles, Residential and Placemaking, in the Supporting Documents section.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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Our ambitious growth plans are attracting major inward investment that will support the significant housing and regeneration programmes that will transform the City.
andnbsp;
We have a large-scale residential development programme, which includes the delivery of 1000 new high-quality homes, on Riverside Sunderland, that will create vibrant new communities within the heart of the City. Redefining urban living and offering new modern housing choices across the City is core to our vision.
Are you passionate about delivering high quality homes and creating places where people are proud to live, work and play in?andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
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We are looking for two Development Managers to support Councilandrsquo;s strategic development and regeneration programme creating active, vibrant and sustainable communities through the effective design and implementation of place making projects and initiatives, and development management of the associated processes and resources to deliver place based social and economic outcomes.
You will need to be dynamic, creative and able to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and a positive approach to problem solving. andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Key responsibilities
andbull; To support the Councilandrsquo;s strategic development and regeneration programme creating active, vibrant and sustainable communities through the effective design and implementation of place making projects and initiatives, and development management of the associated processes and resources to deliver place based social and economic outcomes
Extensive experience of development managing multiple capital projects varying in value, scale, use and complexity from concept through to operational handover.
andbull; A track record of project and programme management of multi-faceted residential and mixed-use projects delivering them within the required time, cost, quality, and risk performance criteria.
andbull; Ambition to deliver diverse and innovative housing solutions utilising advanced manufacturing, low carbon and digital technologies.
andbull; Knowledge and understanding of funding investment strategies and involvement in the preparation of business cases for residential development projects
andbull; A strong, visible management style; the ability to build effective relationships in complex stakeholder environments and work across the public and private sectors, with vision, drive, and attention to detail.
andbull; Ability to manage all the resources associated with the delivery of residential projects, within a robust performance management framework.
For further information, please see the job descriptions for the two roles, Residential and Placemaking, in the Supporting Documents section.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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