Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Hafod Full time £63,000 - £66,000 per year

Development Manager (Delivery)

Location:
Flexible across South-East Wales with hybrid working options

Salary:
£63,000 - £66,0000 (dependent upon experience) + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to join a passionate, high-performing team delivering impactful housing projects that transform communities across South-East Wales? Hafod is seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of housing schemes — from land-led developments to refurbishments and S106 acquisitions. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of housing in Wales, championing design excellence, sustainability, and community benefit.

Read more about the role with our Recruitment pack here

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of housing projects from feasibility to post-completion.
  • Ensure schemes meet programme, budget, quality, and compliance targets.
  • Champion high standards in housing design and delivery aligned with WDQR standards and net zero goals.
  • Manage funding applications, planning strategies, and statutory consents.
  • Provide strategic leadership to Project Managers and Quality Officers.
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and community engagement.
  • Represent Hafod in strategic forums and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

What We're Looking For

  • Degree or equivalent in a construction or development-related field.
  • Proven experience delivering housing schemes via JCT Design & Build contracts.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets over £5m.
  • Knowledge of Welsh Government housing policy and funding mechanisms (desirable).
  • Passion for delivering high-quality, sustainable homes that make a difference.

Why Join Hafod?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organisation delivering 150 new homes annually.
  • Work on innovative, community-focused projects across South East Wales.
  • Enjoy flexible working, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
  • Make a real impact in shaping the future of housing and regeneration

We encourage all candidates to read the job description and person specification which you can find on our website vacancy (Hafod).

Benefits

  • Salary of £63,000 - £66,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service
  • Option to work a nine-day fortnight – have a day off every other week
  • Medicash healthcare plan
  • Generous pension contributions
  • Join a socially conscious not-for-profit organisation
  • Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
  • 'Perks' – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
  • We are a Family Friendly organisation
  • Develop with the support of our Learning and Development Team

Opportunities for development

We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.

Our Behaviours

Our Behaviours guide the way we work, shape the way we grow and make sure each of us, whatever we do, can have a positive impact within our roles. To find out more about our Behaviours please see the attached Hafod Behaviours Framework.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply'.

Closing date:
18th November 2025

Interview date:
27th November 2025

Interviews will be held in person in our Head Office at St Hilary Court, Cardiff.

Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received

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