Interim Senior Development Lead - Affordable Housing

Morgan Hunt; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead an affordable housing development programme and major refurbishment projects in Scotland. You will oversee feasibility, budgets, procurement, and governance, working with Government bodies, authorities and contractors to deliver high-quality homes.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and delivering development programmes on time and within budget, with a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in affordable housing development, regeneration or a similar field.
• Strong knowledge of development funding, Scottish Government grant procedures and legislation.
• Experience managing budgets, procurement, financial appraisals and programme risks.
• Proven track record delivering projects against financial, quality and programme targets.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the affordable housing development programme, including new-build and major refurbishment projects.
• Oversee project feasibility, financial appraisals, budgets, forecasting and risk management.
• Manage grant funding applications, claims and compliance with funding conditions.
• Lead procurement strategies and tender processes, ensuring value for money.
• Build effective relationships with the Scottish Government, local authorities, consultants and contractors.
• Prepare performance reports and investment recommendations for senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
• Lead tenant and community engagement on development proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement, strong governance and effective programme delivery.

Skills

Affordable housing development

Regeneration

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

CIH/RICS/CIOB qualifications advantageous

Job description

Morgan Hunt is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead an affordable housing development programme and major refurbishment projects in Scotland. You will oversee feasibility, budgets, procurement, and governance, working with Government bodies, authorities and contractors to deliver high-quality homes.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and delivering development programmes on time and within budget, with a drive for continuous improvement.