Development Project Manager

Property Partners Recruitment; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD & professional development

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an experienced HRA Development Projects Manager to lead a residential build programme in Portsmouth. You will head a multidisciplinary Development Projects team delivering schemes from £3m to £100m, ensuring quality, sustainability and value for money.

Hybrid working with three days in the office and two at home, a local government pension, and extensive CPD opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying, Architecture or related construction discipline.
• MRICS, RIBA, ARB or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience leading complex residential or mixed-use development projects.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management.
• Extensive knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, procurement and project delivery.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and client management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Development Projects team delivering Portsmouth City Council's new build housing programme.
• Oversee residential development projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Act as the client's representative, providing technical advice and strategic project leadership.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, consultants and contractors across multiple developments.
• Lead procurement strategies, framework agreements and consultant appointments.
• Support the Head of Capital Projects in service delivery, workforce planning and resource management.
• Manage projects including general needs, adapted, sheltered and supported housing developments.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, sustainability and value for money.
• Build strong relationships with councillors, stakeholders, consultants and internal departments.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Client management

Budget & financial oversight

Full UK driving licence

Education

Building Surveying, Architecture or related construction discipline (degree)

MRICS / RIBA / ARB or equivalent

Job description

• HRA Development Projects Manager – Portsmouth (Hybrid)
• £60,906 – £68,200 + Excellent Local Government Pension & Benefits

We're delighted to be working exclusively in partnership with Portsmouth City Council to recruit an HRA Development Projects Manager into their Capital Projects team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead the delivery of an ambitious residential development programme, helping to create over 1,000 new homes across Portsmouth. Working within the Housing, Neighbourhoods and Building Services Directorate, you'll lead a highly experienced Development Projects team delivering schemes ranging from £3m to £100m, creating sustainable communities and affordable homes for local residents.

Role and Responsibilities of the HRA Development Projects Manager:

• Lead and manage the Development Projects team delivering Portsmouth City Council's new build housing programme
• Oversee residential development projects from feasibility through to completion
• Act as the client's representative, providing technical advice and strategic project leadership
• Manage project budgets, programmes, consultants and contractors across multiple developments
• Lead procurement strategies, framework agreements and consultant appointments
• Support the Head of Capital Projects in service delivery, workforce planning and resource management
• Manage projects including general needs, adapted, sheltered and supported housing developments
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, sustainability and value for money
• Build strong relationships with councillors, stakeholders, consultants and internal departments

Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Architecture or a related construction discipline
• MRICS, RIBA, ARB or equivalent professional qualification (or significant relevant experience)
• Proven experience leading complex residential or mixed-use development projects
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Extensive knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, procurement and project delivery
• Experience managing significant capital budgets and multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of planning, building regulations, fire safety and CDM Regulations
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and client management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

• £60,906 – £68,200
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Flexible working hours
• Local Government Pension Scheme (14.8% employer contribution equivalent)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Opportunity to lead one of the South Coast's largest affordable housing development programmes
• Varied, high-profile projects ranging from £3m to £100m
• Excellent work/life balance within a forward-thinking local authority