Senior Development Officer

2 weeks ago


Shropshire, United Kingdom DallasWylde Recruitment LTD Full time
Job Description

Elevate your career with a pivotal role at a distinguished Shropshire housing organisation, where your expertise will play a crucial part in shaping the community's future. DallasWylde is seeking a Senior Development Officer to join a dynamic team dedicated to crafting and implementing strategies for new home delivery in alignment with Shropshire Housing objectives.

As a key contributor, the successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Development Manager, providing essential support in revising and executing the company's development programme. This role demands a proactive individual capable of ensuring that critical submissions align with the stringent deadlines set by Homes England and the overarching development programme.

Responsibilities include managing a diverse array of mainstream activities, both pre and post-contract, concerning development schemes. The role requires effective coordination with building contractors, residents, developers, consultants, solicitors, and local authorities. Furthermore, engagement with town and parish councils, communities, potential customers, and internal as well as external stakeholders is paramount.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. This extends to compliance with legal and statutory obligations, regulatory regulations, and best practice. Staying abreast of relevant legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry standards is essential to ensure excellence in service delivery.

The ideal applicant will possess:

  • A proven track record in development within the housing sector.
  • Strong project management skills, with experience in contract management.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • A thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory framework pertaining to housing development.
  • The ability to navigate complex development programmes and deliver results within specified timeframes.

You will be responsible for:

  • To project manage a variety of housing projects of varying sizes utilising a project team approach; organising, coordinating and controlling the day-to-day client responsibilities, involved with land and property purchases, contract management, financial project monitoring relative to new housing developments and major refurbishment schemes.
  • To arrange viability appraisals at key stages for each project.
  • Help identify appropriate land or property acquisitions (including Section 106 homes), arrange valuations and collate overall costs to determine scheme viability, liaise with local housing management staff to identify appropriate development opportunities.
  • To prepare briefs to consultants dealing with feasibility studies, detailed designs, land or property valuations, acquisition, cost and contract management, various surveys and construction-related services.
  • To co-ordinate the activities of the various consultants and contractors, ensuring projects conform to the agreed requirements and procedures, programme deadlines and budget provision.
  • To research and identify grant assisted renewable energy saving solutions.
  • To organise and attend meetings, assist with presentations to various groups, co-ordinate displays or exhibitions concerning development projects proposals, progress reports and feedback.
  • To communicate with customers and members of the public, dealing with general queries, concerns and complaints concerning development schemes and related matters in a courteous, helpful and positive manner.
  • Ensure that designated individual schemes’ defects are rectified in line with the provisions of development contracts, including liaison with customers, contractors/developers and internal stakeholders to ensure their resolution.

In return, the organisation offers a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged. The role provides a chance to make a tangible difference in the community by contributing to the provision of quality housing solutions.

Candidates seeking a challenging yet rewarding role that allows for significant impact and professional development are invited to apply. This is not merely a job; it is a chance to become an integral part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth.



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