Development Co-Ordinator

Scottish Housing News; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheatley Group in Scotland is seeking a Development Co-ordinator to oversee affordable housing construction projects from appraisal to contract award. You will work with internal teams, local authorities and external partners to ensure timely, on-budget delivery and high-quality regeneration and new-build schemes.

The role requires strong collaboration across disciplines, procurement and cost planning, and a proactive approach to managing risk in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a great team player, with a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace a vibrant and fast-paced working environment while showing accountability for their project from beginning to end.

Responsibilities

• Manage affordable housing construction projects from initial site appraisal through to award of construction contract.
• Collaborate with internal teams, local authorities and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.
• Ensure projects meet high-quality standards throughout regeneration and new-build programs.
• Coordinate input from community and stakeholders across partner organisations.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Accountability

Problem solving

Tools

Procurement

Tendering

Job description

Job title: Development Co-Ordinator (Wheatley Homes South)

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday

Location: Agile Home Based / Brasswell House Dumfries

Wheatley Group is looking for a talented and motivated Development Co-ordinator to join our award‑winning affordable housing development team. As Scotland’s leading housing, care, and property‑management group, we are committed to delivering thousands of new affordable homes across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our ambitious regeneration and investment programme.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing affordable housing construction projects from initial site appraisal through to the award of construction contract.

Working as part of our Wheatley Homes South development team, the post is expected to focus on delivery of high‑quality regeneration and new‑build projects.

You will work closely with internal teams, local authorities, and external partners to ensure our projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be a great team player, have a positive attitude and a willingness to embrace a vibrant and fast‑paced working environment whilst showing accountability for their project from beginning to end.

Key requirements:

Experience:

• proven track record in delivering affordable new‑build housing or construction projects,
• management of multi‑disciplinary design teams and external consultants to obtain statutory consent and meet cost and programme requirements,
• co‑ordination of input from community and stakeholders across partner organisations,
• worked closely with Local Authorities to deliver shared strategic goals and outcomes,
• collating and delivering project budgets that meet the needs of our appraisal and funding requirements.

Technical skills:

• strong understanding of RSL (Registered Social Landlord) development finance, appraisals, and cost planning,
• ability to engage in acquisition of property and instruct construction related contracts,
• capable of undertaking procurement and tendering of consultancy services and main works contractors, and

Behaviours:

• a good attitude, with the ability to innovate and solve complex problems in a fast‑paced environment, and
• openness to continuous change and improvement.

The benefits we offer:

We offer a sector‑leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary,
• access to a contributory pension scheme,
• excellent leave entitlements,
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave,
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more,
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace, and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under‑represented groups.

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]