Residential Development Lead - Glasgow | Hybrid & Bonus

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme on project performance

Private medical insurance

Solid pension contribution

Hybrid working

Site visits across Glasgow

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression path

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a senior professional to lead residential development projects in Glasgow, overseeing land acquisition through practical completion and ensuring budgets, timelines and quality are met.

You'll coordinate architects, engineers, contractors and planning consultants, appraise new sites, monitor progress on site and report performance to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working with site visits across Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in residential development management.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning law and the Scottish planning system.
• Ability to read development appraisals, build cost reports and programme schedules.
• Excellent stakeholder management with contractors, councils and investors.
• Degree in construction management, surveying or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential development projects from land acquisition to practical completion.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors and planning consultants.
• Manage planning applications and liaise with Glasgow City Council and local authorities.
• Appraise new sites and run viability numbers before committing resources.
• Monitor construction progress on site and resolve issues to avoid delays.
• Report project performance to senior stakeholders and flag risks early.

Skills

Residential development management

UK planning law

Scottish planning system

Development appraisals

Programme schedules

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction management or surveying degree

Job description

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd is seeking a senior professional to lead residential development projects in Glasgow, overseeing land acquisition through practical completion and ensuring budgets, timelines and quality are met.

You'll coordinate architects, engineers, contractors and planning consultants, appraise new sites, monitor progress on site and report performance to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working with site visits across Glasgow.