Senior Development Manager

Overview

This team is responsible for identifying and sourcing the best locations for new developments. It's fast moving and highly competitive and commercially focused, with an emphasis on imaginative thinking to identify opportunities - including land that may not yet have planning permission. It is a complex area of work under intense commercial scrutiny and pressure. You'll be entrepreneurial, an excellent assessor of risks, and a strong relationship builder.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will contribute to the overall success of the London Regional Land & Development team by supporting the Head of Development in managing projects to meet the Region's financial targets, considering all business variables and effectively managing the Development operation.

You will be expected to:

Responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate and acquire private and public sector sites, including obtaining internal Board approvals
• Formulate project briefs and appoint and manage design consultant teams
• Coordinate the design development of a project
• Collaborate with internal sales, commercial, technical, cost planning and construction teams to maximise efficiencies and ensure robust handover of a project to the delivery team once planning permission is obtained
• Formulate and manage the internal viability of a project and monitor financial performance on key indicators
• Coordinate, prepare and submit planning applications and monitor progress to secure planning permission within the statutory timeframe and agreed budget
• Prepare Section 106 agreements in consultation with the Local Authority
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, agents, consultants and the public sector
• Coordinate planning appeals if required
• Support reporting to the Regional and Divisional Boards in line with the standard format
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures

Qualifications and experience

• Familiar with all aspects of development management (planning, viability, negotiation of legal contracts, management of a consultant team, design and commercial and technical disciplines)
• Ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject (e.g., Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering) with membership of a Professional Institute
• Sound geographical knowledge of the Greater London area
• A strong team motivator with drive and tenacity to achieve business goals
• Articulate, clear and credible, able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, build rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts
• Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker
• An innovative thinker with the drive to pursue potential development opportunities

Benefits and diversity

We are national recognisers of 5-star housebuilders since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes. We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel. We adopt a hybrid working approach where roles allow, with time split between office, site, sales offices, and home working as dictated by the role.

As part of Barratt Redrow PLC, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover - Family Cover
• Annual Medical Health assessment
• 26 days' holiday (increasing with service)

Private medical cover, pension and annual health assessment are available, along with other benefits such as cycle-to-work, retail discounts, and life events support.

About London Regional

With a focus on property developments in London, Barratt London is known for our high standards and strategic approach, innovative designs, quality materials and commitment to local communities.

Working location

Where you'll be based, whether in an office or on site.

Diversity and inclusion

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