Senior Housing Development Projects Lead — Hybrid

Property Partners Recruitment; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD & professional development

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an experienced HRA Development Projects Manager to lead a residential build programme in Portsmouth. You will head a multidisciplinary Development Projects team delivering schemes from £3m to £100m, ensuring quality, sustainability and value for money.

Hybrid working with three days in the office and two at home, a local government pension, and extensive CPD opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying, Architecture or related construction discipline.
• MRICS, RIBA, ARB or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven experience leading complex residential or mixed-use development projects.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management.
• Extensive knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, procurement and project delivery.
• Commercially aware with excellent communication and client management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Development Projects team delivering Portsmouth City Council's new build housing programme.
• Oversee residential development projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Act as the client's representative, providing technical advice and strategic project leadership.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, consultants and contractors across multiple developments.
• Lead procurement strategies, framework agreements and consultant appointments.
• Support the Head of Capital Projects in service delivery, workforce planning and resource management.
• Manage projects including general needs, adapted, sheltered and supported housing developments.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, sustainability and value for money.
• Build strong relationships with councillors, stakeholders, consultants and internal departments.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Client management

Budget & financial oversight

Full UK driving licence

Education

Building Surveying, Architecture or related construction discipline (degree)

MRICS / RIBA / ARB or equivalent

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an experienced HRA Development Projects Manager to lead a residential build programme in Portsmouth. You will head a multidisciplinary Development Projects team delivering schemes from £3m to £100m, ensuring quality, sustainability and value for money.

Hybrid working with three days in the office and two at home, a local government pension, and extensive CPD opportunities are offered.