Senior Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Vistry Group PLC Full time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to join our team at Vistry Group PLC. As a Senior Development Manager, you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design, and planning issues, and coordinating with estimating, mobilization, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.
  • Manage relationships with Local Authorities, RPs, and public bodies.
  • Manage the submission of land and contracting bids on public land, including Homes England bids.
  • Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes.
  • Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
  • Appoint Solicitors via the framework and work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development-related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts.
  • Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Appoint and manage consultant teams, e.g., architects, engineers, to produce scheme-specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
  • Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
  • Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk pre-start on site.
  • Organize and lead/attend client meetings, acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times.
  • Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.
  • Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
  • Promote and represent the company when appropriate to maximize development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
  • Assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare 'offer documentation' as required.
  • Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.

About Us

Vistry Group PLC is the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do. Our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.

We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.



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