Senior Housing Development Manager – Home Based (West Region)

TipTopJob; Worcester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead a regional programme delivering high-quality affordable homes. You will steer complex development schemes from acquisition through to completion, line-manage Development Managers and Project Officers, and collaborate with local authorities and contractors to meet targets.

You will drive planning, Section 106 negotiations and robust financial management, ensuring projects are on time, on budget and compliant with Homes England requirements

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing housing development projects from acquisition through to completion.
• Knowledge of affordable housing delivery, planning processes, Homes England requirements and construction practices.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems, drive change and continuously improve processes.
• A collaborative approach combined with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of a programme of affordable housing developments from pre-contract stage through to completion.
• Managing complex and large-scale development projects through design, procurement and construction phases.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, developers, landowners, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the identification, appraisal and acquisition of new business opportunities and development sites.
• Leading planning application submissions and Section 106 negotiations.
• Providing leadership, coaching and support to Development Managers and Project Officers.
• Managing budgets, forecasts, cashflows and financial performance across your development portfolio.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and programme data management.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure successful handover of completed homes for sale or lettings.
• Deputising for the Head of Development where required and providing leadership during periods of high demand.

Skills

Residential development

Affordable housing

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Financial management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead a regional programme delivering high-quality affordable homes. You will steer complex development schemes from acquisition through to completion, line-manage Development Managers and Project Officers, and collaborate with local authorities and contractors to meet targets.

You will drive planning, Section 106 negotiations and robust financial management, ensuring projects are on time, on budget and compliant with Homes England requirements