Senior Development Manager

Platform4; York and North Yorkshire; Ibrido; GBP 66.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

30 days leave

Pension scheme

Gym membership

Hybrid working

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Platform4 is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead major development projects in the region, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets and stakeholders, and contributing to the regional pipeline origination.

The role requires autonomy, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to work across public and private partners. Hybrid working is offered, with applications welcomed from nearby major cities and commuting distance to York or London.

Competenze

• Qualified with RICS/RTPI or equivalent, with demonstrable industry experience.
• Proven track record delivering development/regeneration projects across the lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen including appraisals and cashflows.

Mansioni

• Lead delivery of development projects from planning through completion, managing programme, budget, quality and stakeholders.
• Lead multi-disciplinary consultant teams and professional advisers.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities and bring to the attention of the Regional Director.
• Build relationships with planning authorities, local stakeholders and partners.
• Mentor Regional Director and develop junior colleagues; ensure governance and statutory compliance.

Conoscenze

RICS/RTPI qualification

Development delivery

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Formazione

RICS/RTPI or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Development Manager

About Us

Platform4 is a rail regeneration and property development company dedicated to transforming underused railway land into vibrant, sustainable communities. Working with public and private sector partners, we create places that support economic growth, deliver social value and connect people, businesses and opportunities across the UK.

Contract type: Permanent Role.

Salary: This role will offer a salary range from £66k-£77k dependent on skills, experience and knowledge.

Location: We welcome applications from individuals who are based in, or within commuting distance of, London, York, Manchester or Bristol.

Benefits

• 30 days’ annual leave
• a great pension scheme
• a gym membership
• flexible hybrid working
• access to health assessments
• retail discounts
• a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance

Purpose

The Senior Development Manager leads the delivery of significant development projects within the region and acts as a senior professional resource – contributing to regional pipeline origination, managing complex stakeholder relationships and developing more junior colleagues. The role operates with a high degree of professional autonomy and is expected to resolve issues independently rather than elevate by default.

Accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of allocated development projects from planning through to completion – managing programme, budget, quality and stakeholder relationships
• Lead multi-disciplinary consultant teams and professional advisers
• Contribute to regional pipeline origination – identifying and qualifying new development opportunities and bringing them to the attention of the Regional Director
• Build and maintain productive relationships with planning authorities, local stakeholders and development partners
• Provide professional development expertise to the Regional Director and contribute to regional strategy
• Supervise and develop junior colleagues on allocated projects – providing guidance, feedback and technical support
• Ensure all projects comply with Platform4 and the railway’s governance, safety and statutory requirements
• Support the safe and efficient operation and improvement of the railway by providing excellent professional property and town planning services
• Additional projects or workstreams as directed by the Regional Director/Principal Development Manager

Responsibilties

• Project delivery – Manage allocated projects across the full development lifecycle. Drive programme and manage cost & viability. Identify and resolve risks without defaulting to escalation.
• Pipeline Development – Identify new development opportunities in the region. Gather market intelligence and bring qualifying opportunities forward with a clear recommendation.
• Stakeholder management – Build productive relationships with planning authorities, local authorities and development partners. Represent Platform4 confidently in external meetings and forums.
• People development – Supervise and develop direct reports on allocated projects. Provide timely, honest feedback and support their professional development.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• RICS, RTPI or equivalent professional qualification or demonstrable & recognised industry experience with specialist skills/knowledge and proficiency operating in a complex environment
• Track record of delivering development or regeneration projects across the development lifecycle
• Strong commercial acumen and experience maintaining development appraisals and cashflows
• Experience of managing external stakeholders including public & private sector partners, planning authorities & local/combined authorities

Desirable

• Familiarity with the rail sector and the direction of GBR/IBU reform.
• Experience of Joint Venture & Development agreements

To find out more about the role, please visit the Platform4 Website.