Associate Director of Development

1 week ago


Altrincham, Trafford, United Kingdom Dandara Full time

We are seeking an experienced Development Director to join our team at Dandara Living.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale residential and student accommodation developments, with a focus on land acquisition, project management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the development design management process from RIBA stages 0-3
  • Manage project KPIs and report to departmental and board level
  • Staff resource planning and management
  • Risk mitigation and cost management
  • Close monitoring of project efficiencies and budgets
  • Management of key business strategies, including IT, business products, and consultant selection
  • Obtain and review regular build cost and development programme updates
  • Coordinate departmental strategy and explore innovative methods to improve outputs
  • Closely liaise with commercial and finance functions to ensure projects are on budget and forecasted cashflows are accurate
  • Responsibility for consultant scopes and design responsibility matrices

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience of acquiring and delivering planning consents on large, high-value residential and student accommodation developments
  • Knowledge of financial appraisals and associated mechanics
  • Robust knowledge of the NPPF, building regulations, CDM 2015, and the Building Safety Act
  • Degree or masters in a related construction or design field
  • Demonstrable multi-project management experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile working environment
  • Ability to work and travel across the UK, as required

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary (negotiable on experience)
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Health hero digital doctor
  • Paternity pay
  • Maternity pay
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employer-matched pension scheme

About Dandara Living:

Dandara Living is a market-leading developer in the living sector, delivering Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing, and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation. We have a proven record of creating and delivering award-winning, landmark residential developments.

Join our team of experts and contribute to the success of Dandara Living.



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