Development Officer

IRIS Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development organization in Peterborough is seeking a Development Officer to manage the delivery of high-quality, affordable homes. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of construction methods. This role offers opportunities to make a real impact in the community and contribute to the development of sustainable housing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within housing or construction.
• Knowledge of development processes, planning, and construction methods.
• Working towards a degree or professional qualification in a construction-related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of new homes to ensure they meet project expectations.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with property professionals to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and support issue resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Tools

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Development Officer

Peterborough / Remote

£35,708 - £37.588 per annum

Join Cross Keys Homes as a Development Officer and help deliver high-quality, affordable homes that transform lives. This an excellent opportunity for someone who has a relevant background in the housing sector and/or is interested in furthering their career and expanding their skills in the development of affordable housing.

The role involves regular travel and working on construction sites supporting Development Managers in delivering our Development Strategy to provide over 1,000 homes ensuring each project meets the needs of our customers and residents.

What You’ll Do

• Adopt a project management approach to the delivery of new homes to ensure they are delivered in a timely and transparent manner, within budget and that meet our residents’ expectations.

• Develop partnerships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure that new homes are delivered and meet our quality, affordability and sustainability objectives.

• To liaise with lawyers, planners, quantity surveyors, employer’s agents, architects and other property professionals and house-builder partners to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

• Attend site meetings, monitor progress, and support issue resolution.

• To report regularly and frequently on progress with schemes, including Health and Safety, project costs, quality standards and programme, for internal stakeholders and external stakeholders, such as Homes England.

• Work closely with all departments to ensure that new homes are handed over efficiently with all relevant paperwork and any defects are successfully resolved.

• Prepare pre and post-handover documentation to ensure timely sales and occupation, ensuring accurate records are kept and documents filed ready for any legal, funding or compliance audit requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve the delivery of home and the customer journey.

• Support the identification and appraisal of new business opportunities, including site acquisitions and regeneration projects using ProVal and Sequel.

• Assist in the process of bidding for and managing grant funding timetables through the Homes England IMS system.

What You’ll Bring

• An enthusiastic approach to delivering customer satisfaction and affordable homes with keen attention to detail.

• Experience in project management within housing or construction.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Knowledge of development processes, planning, and construction methods.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial modelling tools.

• Background in surveying, architecture, or a related technical field.

• Working towards a degree or professional qualification in a construction-related discipline.

• Full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering homes that matter, with opportunities to grow and make a real impact. We value action, commitment, excellence, integrity, and teamwork—and we’re looking for someone who shares those values.

Take a look at the full JD below available to download

Apply now – we may close early if we receive strong interest.