Development Manager

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£59,441 bob blwyddyn
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	18 Ebrill 2026
Lleoliad:	NE12 8EG
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Karbon Homes
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	RQ00001623-60897

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Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Development Manager

We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take up the role of Development Manager in our Development Delivery Team.

Our Development Delivery Team, with the backing of a Strategic Partnership relationship with Homes England are responsible for securing land and delivering an ambitious programme of high quality, multi-tenure, new build homes across both rural and urban locations in the North of England.

This role will help drive further growth in new homes across our expanding geography and help to deliver high quality new affordable homes to the market.

About The Role

The role will work closely with the Head of Land and Partnerships in each region will be to lead the new business team in overseeing all aspects of pre-construction activity including partnership development, acquiring land and property to deliver land led development, acquiring homes under s.106 arrangements, securing design and planning approvals for multi-tenure developments, tendering projects and entering build contracts with construction partners and housebuilders.

This role will be instrumental in supporting Karbon’s commitments to Homes England as a Strategic Partner, alongside accelerating Karbon’s growth ambition

across Yorkshire and North East on developments. These range from small rural to large multi-phased and multi tenure development utilising both traditional and modern methods of construction.

Our agile working approach means you’ll have the ability to manage the new business team and your own time working across development sites with both office and home/remote working available, enabling you to have the flexibility of a working pattern that balances the business, team, customer and your needs.

About You

We’re looking to strengthen the leadership credentials within the team by attracting an experienced housing development professionals who have a

strong teamwork and collaboration ethos.

You’ll be a dynamic team player and part of the Development Delivery Team,

enabling you to influence new strategies and shape policies to enable delivery.

You’ll have a proven track record in delivering multiple complex grant and

non-grant-funded housing development projects, producing investment appraisals, managing cashflows, managing staff and securing contracts within timescales to deliver results while ensuring within new business decisions customer satisfaction in new homes product and service delivery are fully considered.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in our Development Delivery team led by the Head of Land and Partnerships Lea Smith.

If you require further information about the role, please contact Lea Smith: lea.smith@karbonhomes.co.uk 07930 842162

Key Details

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Development Manager (North East) – Permanent role
  
  • Salary is £59,441 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2317 per annum (pending pay review)
    
    • Location: Offices based in Stanley or Gosforth
      
      • Regular travel will be required across the North East
        
        • 37 hours per week with agile working
          
          • This post will require frequent site visits and trips Karbon’s other offices in the North East
            

            We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

            The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

            Why Join Us?

            We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

            • 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
              
              • Birthday leave
                
                • Occupational pension
                  
                  • Health cash plan
                    
                    • Flexible benefits pot
                      
                      • Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
                        

                        Ready To Apply?

                        If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:– https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

                        We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

                        Key Dates

                        Closing date for applications

                        Monday 6 April 2026

                        We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!

                        Interview date

                        To be confirmed

                        We’re Inclusive

                        We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
                        Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

                        A Note for Recruitment Agencies

                        We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!