Senior Development Manager

**Senior Development Manager - £3bn+ residential led mixed-use development** **Colchester** **Excellent salary + benefits package** Tempest Jones are retained by the largest not-for-profit Developer and Asset Management organisations playing a major role in the UK housing market. They are using their experience, scale and financial strength to deliver new homes and communities acrossthe country. They have recently created their own private development company which delivers and markets homes for private sale and leads on land acquisition. They also have a strong track record on regenerating existing estates and breathing new life into communities.Over the next 5 years as part of their major mixed-use development programme across England, they will be close to a million square foot of retail and commercial assets ranging from community centres and regeneration projects to start up retail and Grade Aoffice units - as well as driving innovation for sustainability delivering high quality end products. The projects range from small 150 unit residential builds to a 9000 unit £3bn+ regeneration scheme. Financially the company is in an excellent place having raised £700million in financing in 2020 and boasts a fixed asset base of £13 billion, generating a consistent income through rentals. **The Scheme** Our client will act as Master Developer to deliver up to 9,000 new homes, of which 30% will be affordable, as part of the development which has a current Gross Development Value (GDV) estimated to be in excess of £3bn. The proposals will focus on creating a sustainable 21st century garden community where people aspire to live, work and visit. Taking an 'infrastructure first’ approach to development will be key, working in collaboration with the combined authorities, stakeholdersand the local community to deliver local facilities and amenities alongside the new homes, 30% of which will be affordable. The aspiration is to deliver an exemplar garden community, working with local residents, employers and stakeholders to create a sustainableand future proofed new settlement. **The Role** Be responsible and accountable for the Development Management of residential lead and mixed-use developments undertaken by the organisation, and ensure they meet the commercial objectives defined in the relevant approvals/business plan. The Senior DevelopmentManager will manage Development Managers or Assistant Development Managers across a number of projects whilst leading on their own projects. Working closely with and reporting to the Development Director and other Development Functions. The Senior DevelopmentManager will undertake and manage their team with a primary focus post site acquisition through to successful planning permission. - The role of the Senior Development Manager is to formulate and manage the design, development, commercial and place creation vision for complex projects and to be fully responsible for all aspects of this work. - Ensure the success of the complex development projects taking responsibility for all aspects of the development up to planning (inc S.106) and ensuring the performance of the other development functions to realise deliverable schemes in line with the projectbrief and approvals. - The Development Manager will report directly to the Development Director and will attend Project Control Group ("PCG") meetings, and senior management meetings as appropriate. Essential - Substantial and relevant residential projects experience for the seniority of the role - A range of real estate industry experience including extensive residential experience - Proven competency to carry out the responsibilities outlined above - Good people management skills, including the ability to upwardly manage Clients - Innovative with excellent planning, negotiation and issue resolution skills - Substantial experience of development, master planning & place creation - Substantial experience leading the planning process to successful outcome - Substantial experience in managing the design of residential product - Substantial experience in managing commercial appraisals - Demonstrable experience in effectively managing a team - Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills - Excellent presentation and communication skills Desirable - Relevant degree or equivalent - Relevant professional qualifications (RICS, RTPI, CIOB) - Should have a demonstrable track record in residential based design and project management on several development projects. - Experience in managing Clients, authorities, stakeholders, design consultants, planning consultants, contract management, conceptual design, procurement execution, cost management, understanding of technical and design risk, forming and managing effectiveteams. - An understanding and appreciation of the contractual relationships between parties (land owners, local authority, tenants, funders and banks). This is an exciting time to join the company in its time of expansion and get to work on a major scheme right away, which not only offers you the opportunity to develop your career but also offers the chance to develop your personal goals within a good worklife balance environment.