Development Manager - Property Market

The Anchor; Bradford; Remote; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Development Manager, where you will lead a diverse portfolio of property development projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely and efficient project delivery, overseeing budgets, and managing a range of stakeholders. Your expertise will help the organization achieve its ambitious goal of delivering 500 homes annually, while ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the property market. If you are passionate about driving positive change and delivering exceptional results, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Access to online GP appointments

Pension plan with matching contributions

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in development construction delivery or project management.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge, including quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development projects from planning permission to completion.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and compliance with business cases.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Contract Administration

Building Safety Compliance

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree/HNC in a relevant field

Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2)

Professional membership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS)

Tools

Pamwin

Job description

Development Manager – Property Market

Location: Home based in North England, with travel to various development sites within the North, spanning to the Midlands
Salary : £65k plus £6,200 car allowance
Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday, 5th February 2025

Interviews will be held virtually week commencing 10th February, and will include a presentation which will be set in advance.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Development Manager to lead a portfolio of property development projects. As the accountable lead, you will oversee every stage of project delivery, ensuring schemes are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This pivotal role involves managing consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve Anchor’s growth ambitions of delivering 500 homes annually. You will focus on risk management, cost efficiency, and value for money, ensuring projects align with the approved business case and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of development projects from the point we achieve planning permission to completion.
• Manage and monitor project budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring compliance with approved business cases.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors, ensuring performance is aligned with agreed KPIs.
• Ensure schemes meet Anchor's design standards, including IT, connectivity, and M&E requirements.
• Act as a brand ambassador, representing Anchor confidently and professionally.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in project delivery and scheme designs for future builds.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in development construction delivery or project management, ideally in residential projects for housing associations, later living and specialist housing.
• Strong technical and commercial knowledge, including quality assurance, building safety, and compliance.
• Skilled in contractor procurement, contract administration, and dispute resolution.
• Experience managing budgets, cashflows, and complex appraisal models.
• Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to manage underperformance and deliver to targets.
• Knowledge of housing and care needs for older people (desirable).
• Leading projects independently across a wide geographical spread (desirable).

Qualifications

• Educated to degree/HNC level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2, MSP).
• Professional membership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, CIH) or working towards it.
• CSCS card holder.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

What to include in your application

Please upload a cover letter (no more than 2 sides) along with your CV to show:

• Why you are applying to this role
• Where you are based
• How many practical completions you have taken handover of in the last 5 years
• What is the biggest value of contract you have been solely accountable for
• How many projects you have managed at one time
• What geographical spread the projects have been
• What appraisal experience you have and on which systems e.g., Pamwin
• Have you worked with Homes England to fund any of the projects you have worked on (please give examples)
• What is your favourite part of the delivery process in development and where you add the most value
• What you think will be the main challenges with older persons accommodation
• Anything else to support your application.

Why Join Us?

At Anchor we are committed to creating high-quality homes and services that make a real difference in people’s lives. In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer:

• Flexible working options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional development projects and driving positive change, apply now!

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website.

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.