Assistant Development Manager

Michael Page (UK); North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in the North East is seeking a Development Manager to oversee various projects from concept to implementation. You will manage collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams and navigate the planning process successfully. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in property development, knowledge of planning policies, and project management capabilities. The role offers competitive salary and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and progression opportunities

Diverse range of property projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in the property development industry.
• Experience in a development role with knowledge of planning policy.
• Ability to negotiate planning conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop schemes from design to sale or transfer.
• Coordinate commercial assessments with teams.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding scheme proposals.

Skills

Property development experience

Knowledge of planning system

Project management

Leadership skills

Numeracy and literacy

Education

Working towards MRICS or MRTPI

Job description

Overview

• Exciting property and land development projects
• Career progression opportunities

About Our Client

Banks Property is a prominent property development company with a focus on delivering high-quality commercial and residential projects. Their ethos "development with care" runs through everything they do, with a focus on delivering tangible improvements in local communities with their development work. Their growing team is known for their collaborative approach and commitment to creating value through innovative development solutions.

Job Description

This is a varied and interesting role where you will develop schemes from early concept design through to sale or transfer, and manage multiple schemes at various stages at the same time. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with surveying, planning, design and construction backgrounds, and work on strategic property development schemes, strategic planning of sites, viability, development programming, planning and through the planning permission process to sale or transfer or delivery on site.

• Working with the Senior Development Manager and Senior Management team and Directors in implementing project strategy
• Co-ordination and preparation of commercial assessments and appraisals in conjunction with commercial team and engineering functions
• Liaising and communicating with key stakeholders in relation to promoting or developing scheme proposals, such as local authority officers, local councillors, land owners and members of the community
• Development of new property schemes identified through acquisition, planning and implementation
• Negotiation of planning conditions and section 106 agreements, supporting the lead planner
• Co-ordinating determination of planning applications
• Negotiation, drafting and completion of appointments with consultants
• Preparation of Key Review reports, Board reports and Management and chairing meetings

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the property development industry
• You will have experience of working in a development role and have knowledge of the planning system and planning policy
• Working towards a formal property qualification (MRICS or MRTPI preferred)
• Aptitude for project management ethos, gained in a property sector related environment
• Able to lead multi-disciplinary teams to consistently high-performance levels
• Lead, manage and motivate other professional team members to deliver business targets
• High levels of numeracy and literacy, including report writing
• Experience of legal and statutory requirements regarding land, planning and Health and Safety
• Ability to develop strategies for the delivery of complex projects while balancing the commercial risk and likelihood of planning success
• Financial acumen and an understanding of valuation principles, appraisals and budget management
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel as required

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package - to be discussed based on experience
• The opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment with a focus on career development and progression
• Exposure to a diverse range of property development projects and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the team

Next Steps

Banks Group and Banks Property are working exclusively with Steph McKay at Michael Page for the recruitment of this position. Please call her on 0113 243 7734 or 0797 766 7172 to have a confidential discussion about this role, or send a CV over now to apply. CVs will be considered upon receipt.