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Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Senior Development Manager to lead the affordable housing development programme and major refurbishment projects for an interim period of around 2-3 months. Working with the Director of Development, you will oversee feasibility through to contract award, plus budgets, forecasting, procurement and risk management.

You will bring significant affordable housing development experience, knowledge of Scottish Government grants, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in affordable housing development.
• Experience leading teams on complex housing programmes.
• Knowledge of development funding and grant procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead the affordable housing development programme including new-build and major refurbishment.
• Oversee feasibility, budgets, forecasts and risk management.
• Procure funding and manage grants, claims and compliance.
• Lead procurement strategies and tender processes.
• Engage with Scottish Government, local authorities, consultants and contractors.
• Prepare performance reports and investment recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

Education

Degree or equivalent

CIH

RICS

RIAS

CIOB

Job description

We are working with a leading housing association to recruit an experienced

Senior Development Manager to lead its affordable housing development programme and major refurbishment projects for an interim period of around 2-3 months.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role, overseeing the development of high-quality, affordable homes and contributing to the long-term regeneration of local communities.

Working closely with the Director of Development, you will oversee projects from initial feasibility through to contract award, ensuring they meet financial, quality and programme objectives.

Key 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.

The successful candidate will have:

Significant experience in affordable housing development, regeneration or a similar field, including leading teams and complex programmes.

Strong knowledge of development funding, Scottish Government grant procedures and relevant legislation.

Experience managing budgets, procurement, financial appraisals and programme risks.

A proven track record of delivering projects against financial, quality and programme targets.

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

A relevant degree or equivalent experience is essential. A professional qualification such as CIH, RICS, RIAS or CIOB would be advantageous.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are required.