Adoptions Manager

Pertemps; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known housing developer in Exeter is looking for an Adoptions Manager. This role involves managing the adoption process for infrastructure projects while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will ensure timely compliance with standards and maintain accurate records. This office-based position requires regular travel to project sites and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing adoption processes for estate roads and public spaces.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage project completions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end adoption process for infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering and build teams for project support.
• Maintain records and track agreements for adoptions.
• Provide regular updates to senior management.

Job description

Overview

A new opportunity has arisen for an Adoptions Manager to join a well-known developer specializing in open market, affordable and social housing units across Devon and Cornwall. The company has been recognised year on year with NHBC awards in quality, seal of excellence and pride in the job. This role is based in Exeter with regular travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Adoptions: Manage the end-to-end adoption process for estate roads, sewers, pumping stations, and public open spaces to ensure timely handover and compliance with relevant standards.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Manager during the technical approval process to support the development of robust technical agreements.
• Project Completion Support: Collaborate with the Build and Commercial teams toward the final stages of development to ensure completion of works, reduce errors, and eliminate barriers to adoption or handover.
• Bond and Agreement Management:
  • Maintain accurate records of company, group, and project-specific bonds.
  • Track all Sectional Agreements (e.g., Section 38, Section 104, Section 278).
  • Report on outstanding bonds and identify any cost or timescale overruns.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks related to delayed adoptions or handovers, ensuring financial and reputational impact is minimized.

Reporting and Tracking

• Maintain and update internal trackers for technical agreements, bonds, and adoption progress.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on the status of adoptions, outstanding agreements, and associated risks or delays.

A competitive salary, package and excellent benefits are offered. This is an office-based role in Exeter, where travel to sites is regularly expected.

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Job Title: Adoptions Manager

Type: Permanent

Location: Exeter

Salary: Competitive