Senior Development Manager

6 days ago

Altrincham, Trafford, United Kingdom Dandara Full time

Dandara Living is a leading developer of large-scale Build-to-Rent properties, with a proven record of delivering award-winning residential developments across the UK.

About Us

We are a specialist build to rent division founded in 2016 as part of The Dandara Group, which was established in 1988 on the Isle of Man. Our portfolio spans the residential and commercial sectors, encompassing both for sale and rental markets. We have recently secured success, winning the prestigious What House Gold Award for best BtR development in the UK. Our growing portfolio includes over 7,400 homes in 10 towns and cities across the UK.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to manage our in-house development design and BIM teams within Dandara Living. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing projects from land acquisition through to planning approval and beyond (RIBA 1-4). You will also provide strategic input, liaising with other department heads and the CEO directly to support business growth and improve efficiency and process.

This role can be based in our London office in Soho or our Altrincham office, offering flexibility and opportunity to work in different environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversight of development design management from RIBA stages 0-3, regularly checking and reporting on project KPIs at both departmental and board level
  • Provision of technical support, as required, to the delivery team during RIBA stages 3-6
  • Organisation and provision of support to investment team on bids
  • Staff resource planning
  • Management of staff
  • Innovation of ideas and processes to support the department and wider business
  • A key driver is risk mitigation across the whole spectrum of development, focusing on technical risk mitigation to ensure abnormals are understood and mitigation costed at an early stage to facilitate deliverable developments

We are looking for someone who can drive project efficiencies, including nett to gross, wall to floor and keeping ancillary spaces tight whilst exploring best value façade treatments and build methodologies.

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing, or assisting with, key business strategies such as; IT, business product, inter-departmental process mapping, consultant selection and management plus other targeted business strategies (e.g. Building Safety Act, accounting/finance, CDE, development/project briefs, Health and Safety).

You will obtain and review regular build cost and development programme updates and support investment team with regular scheme appraisal updates. Understanding and management of in-house BIM team, coordinating departmental strategy and exploring innovative methods to improve outputs with the team is also essential.

Requirements
  • Prior experience of managing a team with differing levels of experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of BIM and EIRs is preferable
  • Previous experience of board-level reporting and requirements
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical issues on projects and problem solve to a solution
  • Robust knowledge of the NPPF, building regulations, CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act
  • Demonstrable experience of acquiring and delivering planning consents on large, high-value residential and student accommodation developments of 300+ units
  • Knowledge of financial appraisals and associated mechanics
  • Degree or masters in a related construction or design field
  • Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally
  • Demonstrable multi-project management experience
  • A collaborative leadership style, embracing and empowering teams to perform and fostering transparency between teams within the business
  • Ability and drive to work in a fast-paced and agile working environment, where every day is different and priorities can quickly shift
  • Ability to work and travel across the UK, as required, to provide relevant services
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including:

  • £85,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
  • Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
  • Health Assured Wisdom App
  • Paternity pay – 2 weeks full
  • Maternity pay – 13 weeks full, 13 weeks 50%, 13 weeks SMP
  • 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
  • Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers and reduced gym membership

If you are an experienced, driven, and ambitious Design Manager who would like to join one of the UK's most well-respected property developers, we encourage you to apply.

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