Development Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield office. As our 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, mobilisation, and construction teams.The Development Manager will be expected to coordinate the skills and resources of each function within the organisation together with appointing and managing external consultants to ensure that each development is optimized through efficient management. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible.Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...Competitive basic salary and annual bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefitsIn return, what we would like from you...Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityAs a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar positionProficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and OutlookExperience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing IndustryProven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development processGood geographic knowledge of the areaOrganised and methodical, with good attention to detailHighly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisalsHighly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentationStrong time management skills with an ability to prioritiseAble to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibilityProfessional mannerAble to work as part of a team as well as autonomouslyAbility to communicate well with individuals at all levelsAble to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basisWilling to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable...A desire to continue with further educationExperience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safetyMore about the Development Manager role...Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances to lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects.Ensuring the active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project TeamSettlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis.Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.Liaison with the Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department as required to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including:Conveyance PlansSection 38 / 104 AgreementsOpen Space AgreementsService Wayleaves / EasementsFreehold Transfer ContractsCarry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.Support the Group Environmental Policy.Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.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. 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.Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design.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 prestart on site.When required, organise 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 in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.When required, 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.To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary from time to time.We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. 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