Head of Development
5 days ago
We are working with a privately owned developer that is exceptionally well funded and has access to a large pool of capital. Because of this, they have been acquiring new development opportunities and have a large portfolio of projects coming through the pipeline.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
They have a development pipeline across multiple projects in the region and are looking to appoint an experienced development professional to oversee current and future schemes and to head up the project delivery team across the portfolio of schemes. You would have 5-6 live schemes at any one time and are a mixture of new builds and refurbs.
You will have previous experience with residential-led development or traditional housing sites and have a demonstrable track record of the successful construction delivery of multiple projects at once. You will be degree educated and have professional qualifications (MCRS or RIBA) and be used to managing complex internal and external construction development delivery teams.
The main focus of the role will be reviewing and appointing main contractors for projects and overseeing the successful delivery of the contract and project. You will be an experienced project manager who is used to taking responsibility for the successful delivery of construction sites.
The business is rapidly growing and extremely entrepreneurial, so you thrive in fast-paced environments and be comfortable making executive decisions. You will form part of the senior management team and report directly to the CEO.
You will be an experienced development project manager or project delivery manager from either a residential developer or consultancy background.
Key Responsibilities- Overseeing residential construction projects post-acquisition through to pre-commencement and into delivery
- Managing detailed design and engineering of projects utilizing internal and external consultants
- Reporting to the management committee on a monthly basis
- Working closely with the construction team to select and procure contractors and manage the contract through the full project lifecycle.
- Overseeing a team of construction staff.
- Degree qualified with professional qualifications (MCRS, RIBA)
- Experienced development project manager who has worked for a developer contractor
- Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering complex business strategies
- Understanding and background in advising investment committees on construction and project delivery aspects of potential purchases
- Detailed background in procuring and assembling supply chains including main contractors and advisory consultancies.
- Experience in residential-led projects of house building in the region
- Previous experience of building and develop high performing teams
- Previous background of developing new processes and procedures in construction teams.
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