Area Property Development Managers

Development Manager

Location: Kent (Hybrid) - 2 days onsite

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £63,000 - £69,000

Benefits:

• Up to 10% pension contributions
• 28 days leave plus bank holidays
• Paid volunteering days
• Flexible work patterns
• Medicash health plan
• £150 annual well-being grant towards a hobby of your choice
• Income protection health insurance

We're looking for an experienced Development Manager to help deliver high quality new homes and vibrant communities across the South-East.

The Role

As a Development Manager you will manage a portfolio of new build and regeneration schemes from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to our quality standards. You'll lead planning negotiations, oversee consultant teams, analyse cost plans and financial forecasts, and support residents through regeneration activity.

Development Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Deliver new build and regeneration projects through the full lifecycle
• Appraise land and asset opportunities for development
• Manage planning processes, consultants and contractor relationships
• Oversee budgets, risks, cost plans and construction programmes
• Ensure high quality delivery, smooth handovers and minimal defects
• Produce accurate reports and maintain compliance with Homes England standards
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and engage positively with residents

About You

• Experienced delivering development projects to time and budget
• Strong understanding of the planning and housing development process
• Contract management and risk management experience
• Confident analysing financial and construction information
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and development systems (Pamwin, HE IMS)
• Full driving licence and access to an insured vehicle

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working (approx. two-fifths office-based)
• A supportive, values driven team
• The chance to shape communities and deliver meaningful impact

Apply now to help us deliver high quality homes across the South-East.