Assistant Development Project Manager

Vico Homes Limited; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Castleford is looking for an Assistant Development Project Manager to assist in managing multiple new build projects aimed at delivering 10,000 new homes over the next decade. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 4 qualification or equivalent and demonstrate strong project management, budgeting, and communication skills. This position offers a supportive workplace environment with flexible working options and competitive benefits, including 26 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus extra for long service

Generous pension contribution

Flexible working options

Lifestyle savings schemes

Wellbeing initiatives

Personal development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management is required.
• Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders is critical.
• Experience with budget and contract management is vital.

Responsibilities

• Manage small-scale new build projects from concept to completion.
• Provide cover for Development Project Managers as needed.
• Monitor budgets and maintain clear communication.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Level 4 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for an Assistant Development Project Manager to join our Development Team.

A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.

These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.

Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.

Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.

About the role

As the Assistant Development Project Manager your manager will be our Development Manager – Delivery. You will work 37 hours a week, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford.

As the Assistant Development Project Manager you will be responsible for supporting our Development Project Managers in the management of multiple new build projects as we strive to deliver 10,000 new homes over the next 10 years.

It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:

• Working across a range of new build project types, including land-led schemes, package deals and acquisitions.
• Leading on your own portfolio of projects, comprising of some of our smaller schemes, to help you build up your project management skills and experience.
• Supporting the Development Manager with delivery across a range of service improvement initiatives, to enhance efficiencies, consistencies and the customer offer.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage small-scale new build projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality standards, including compliance with external funding requirements.
• Step up as Client representative and provide cover for Development Project Managers, taking the lead when needed.
• Shape the future of our developments by contributing to design, specifications, planning applications, procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Keep projects on track by monitoring budgets, risks, and milestones, while maintaining clear communication and accurate reporting.
• Drive innovation and improvement by staying up to date with sector changes and championing service development initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• A qualification at Level 4 (or equivalent), with project management accreditation highly desirable.
• Proven experience in project management, with a solid grasp of budget and contract management.
• A flexible, adaptable approach, able to respond effectively to evolving service needs.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Have completed formal project management training at a high level and are eager to apply your learning in practice.
• Bring project management experience from another discipline and want to transition into public sector housing development.
• Already work within a housing development team and are ready to step up into a direct project management role.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact David Bagnall, Development Manager – Delivery on [e-mail].

Please note: Interviews will take place in the week starting 12th January 2026.

Working for Vico Homes

Want to work in a place that values you? Where you’re offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You’re in the right place!

We have a strong and inclusive culture and we’re always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.

Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:

• Holidays - 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension - generous employer pension contribution
• Flexible working - we’re happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
• Vico Homes Rewards - a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
• Colleague wellbeing - a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
• Colleague development – a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coaching

How to apply and what happens next

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes on our website.

If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on [e-mail].