Assistant Development Manager

Vistry Group; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK construction industry is looking for an Assistant Development Manager to join their Caterham office. This role involves overseeing pre-construction phases, managing various teams, and ensuring project deadlines are met while adhering to company values. The company boasts competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to sustainable development.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
• Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry.
• Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal, design and planning issues across development projects.
• Conduct Land Appraisals using Group software.
• Manage and oversee solicitors via the framework.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

A level standard or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Vistry South East, at our Caterham office. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with technical, commercial, mobilisation, sales and construction teams. The key project will be the Ford Landings scheme with assistance on partner delivery sites.

We are pleased to say, this role could accommodate agile working arrangements in accordance with Vistry’s Agile Working Policy and subject to business need.

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
• 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
• Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process
• Good geographic knowledge of the area
• 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
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
• 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
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• A desire to continue with further education
• Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety

More about the Development Coordinator role…

• Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.
• Conduct Land Appraisals using Group software and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for cashflow and budgeting purposes.
• Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
• Manage and oversee solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are resolved prior to entering contracts.
• Maintain excellent communication with the project team, partners and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk prestart on site.
• When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times.
• Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• Promote and represent the company when appropriate to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
• When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required.
• Aid and oversee Social Value contributions for all pre-construction activities and reported to internal document controller.
• Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
• 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 empower us 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.