Development Director

2 weeks ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Pertemps TM Full time

Pertemps TM is seeking a highly accomplished Development Director to lead and manage the development service for a prominent local authority in London.

This pivotal role entails providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial management to drive the successful execution of multiple complex development projects.

  • Implement the business plan to deliver various development schemes, including new housing, schools, workspaces, and community facilities. Contribute to the target of constructing or initiating 3,000 new energy-efficient affordable homes by 2026.
  • Manage the direct delivery programme to ensure all projects meet performance targets, including maximizing affordable housing delivery, capital receipts, and enhancing environmental performance. Ensure all schemes adhere to the council's principles of engagement and co-production, particularly aligning with the Defend Council Homes Policy.
  • Review and optimize the council's asset base, identifying future development opportunities and building business cases for investment. Foster and manage relationships with elected members, the Greater London Authority (GLA), developers, and other key stakeholders.
  • Lead procurement activities to appoint design, technical, and construction professionals for development projects. Collaborate with stakeholders across the council to ensure seamless design, construction, handover, and operation of new homes and assets. Manage capital budgets of approximately £0.5bn for the direct delivery programme and annual operational budgets of around £1m.
  • Contribute significantly to the leadership and senior management of the Place Division, shaping its strategic direction, culture, processes, and standards in line with council policies.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in leading large-scale, high-value development projects. They will possess strong financial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable housing and community assets.



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