Assistant Development Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company based in Brentwood is seeking an Assistant Development Manager. The role involves supporting the pre-construction phases of development projects, ensuring financial viability, and collaborating with senior team members. Candidates should possess strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and relevant experience in development activities. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in a Development role within the Construction industry is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support Land & Development Managers in pre-construction phases.
• Assist in securing planning consent and internal governance approval.
• Manage several small projects under supervision.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail

Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals

Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation

Ability to follow and lead change management programmes

Good geographic knowledge

Education

Educated to A level standard or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London , at our Brentwood office. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities and assist the Development Manager in the progress of potential new developments or phases through the technical, legal, planning and financial hurdles to the stage of signing off the Budget Pack and starting on site.

General - To support the Regional Development Director and senior members of the Development team in the efficient running of the Development function. To support the pre-construction process via the project team from handover to completion.

Financials – To support the Regional Development Director and senior members of the Development team in their responsibility to ensure overall financial viability of development is maintained and controlled at all times

Legal - Responsibility to support (Senior) Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure overall legal requirements are met for a development

Planning - Responsibility to support (Senior) Development Manager in their responsibility to ensure planning consent is secured (Region dependent)

Internal Governance - Responsibility to support (Senior) Development Manager in their responsibility to secure internal governance approval

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• A keen interest in Development or preconstruction activities
• Good geographic knowledge
• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals
• Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
• Ability to follow and lead change management programmes
• Firm commitment to accountability, performance management, target setting and monitoring
• Professional manner
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
• Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis

Desirable…

• A desire to continue with further education
• Some experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing, Care or Property Development

More about the Assistant Development Manager role…

• Assist other Development Managers in their work with the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme.
• Support the Development Team in facilitating early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team
• Assist senior members in the Development Team in settling the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis.
• Assist the Development Managers in preparing and submitting a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
• Assist with the preparation of land and build contracts, to ensure land is secured and contracts are entered into in line with agreed timescales.
• Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required.
• Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
• Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries.
• Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems
• Liaison with the Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department as required to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including:
  • Conveyance Plans
  • Section 38 / 104 Agreements
  • Open Space Agreements
  • Service Wayleaves / Easements
  • Freehold Transfer Contracts
• Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
• Support the Group Environmental Policy.
• Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression.
• Any other task deemed necessary to the role.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award‑winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‑led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.