Senior Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom Hill Group UK Full time

Job Title: Senior Development Manager

Role Overview:
Oversee the development process for a portfolio of land and joint venture opportunities post project identification at Hill Residential Ltd. The role involves managing varying sizes of projects, leading teams, and ensuring successful project delivery, from acquisition through to handover.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Manage a portfolio of projects (£20m+), with direct oversight of some and delegation of others to Development Managers/Assistants.
  2. Lead Contracts Managers and occasionally Project Managers, ensuring site teams report through proper channels.
  3. Develop and oversee key project timelines, planning applications, and construction programs for multi-phased developments.
  4. Manage legal, technical, and planning constraints post land acquisition.
  5. Lead the consultant team for bid submissions and manage the planning and legal process for projects without detailed consent.
  6. Ensure smooth handover of projects to delivery teams and represent the company in meetings with external stakeholders.
  7. Ensure accurate, well-structured reports and appraisals, collaborating with the pre-construction team to add value.

Quality & Compliance:

  1. Ensure all projects adhere to Hill's quality processes and support ISO audits.
  2. Oversee risk management on site visits, ensure proper documentation, and verify the quality of financial and technical information.
  3. Support the design and planning of schemes to meet Hill Residential's standards, including affordable housing provisions.

Collaboration & Leadership:

  1. Lead projects to acquisition/contract award and act as the key point of contact.
  2. Support the Head of Development, manage consultant fee budgets, and obtain approvals for bid submissions.
  3. Mentor and support Development Managers, Assistant Surveyors, and trainees, promoting best practices across teams.

Financial Responsibilities:

  1. Take financial responsibility for projects, including preparing cash flows and managing budgets.
  2. Manage the disposal of affordable housing units and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Success Measures:

  1. Secure new opportunities aligned with the business plan.
  2. Deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
  3. Produce accurate reports, manage risks, and ensure financial performance improvements.

Skills & Experience:

  1. MRICS and/or full membership of RPTI/RICS.
  2. Extensive experience in large-scale project management, from planning to construction.
  3. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of enhancing financial returns.
  4. Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive projects to successful acquisition and delivery.
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