Development Consultant

Park Avenue Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority client in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced housing/development consultant to create a Development Delivery Strategy aligned with their housing targets. The role involves assessing viable delivery routes, aligning strategies with corporate plans, and providing urgent recommendations for decommissioned housing schemes. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in local authority development and a strong understanding of asset management. This position requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in local authority housing development and strategy.
• Strong understanding of HRA, asset management, and programme planning.
• Ability to work independently and produce clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend viable delivery routes for housing.
• Align strategy with the HRA Business Plan and corporate strategies.
• Provide rapid options appraisal and produce a delivery programme.

Skills

Local authority housing development

Strategic planning

Project management

Job description

Job Overview

My Local Authority client is seeking an experienced housing/development consultant to create a Development Delivery Strategy to support the requirement for their housing targets.

The work will start from a blank slate, but must align with existing strategic documents including the HRA Business Plan and HRA Assetappraisal.

The consultant will also provide urgent advice and options for decommissioned housing schemes requiring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend viable delivery routes (direct delivery, partnerships, acquisitions, redevelopment, etc.).
• Align the strategy with the HRA Business Plan, asset data, and wider corporate/housing strategies.
• Provide rapid options appraisal and recommendations.
• Produce a delivery programme, milestones, risks, and resourcing requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in local authority housing development and strategy.
• Strong understanding of HRA, asset management, programme planning, and viability.
• Ability to work independently, engage across services, and produce clear recommendations.

The Council are looking for someone who is able to start at short notice.

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