Development Delivery Manager

Job Title: Development Delivery Manager
Location: Plymouth
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Join our Development Delivery Team to help deliver 50,000 new homes over the next 10 years. You will manage multiple projects within our development programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet business objectives, cost, income, funding, programme, and quality requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across the Development Department, Commercial Company, and Housing Association. Build and maintain relationships with Local Authorities, Developer Partners, and key stakeholders.
• Project Management: Use appraisal software (e.g., Pamwin) to monitor financial performance. Prepare project briefs, appoint consultants, and review proposals for compliance with internal policies and funder criteria.
• Contractor Management: Oversee relationships with solicitors, consultants, and contractors. Ensure high standards of Health & Safety on site.
• Handover and Quality: Take handover of projects from Partnerships, Land, and Regeneration teams. Ensure completed units are snag-free and meet customer experience standards.
• Reporting: Prepare accurate reports for internal Boards, Panels, and Committees. Keep stakeholders informed of project progress.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Group policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. Work with customer experience teams for timely handovers.
• Bid Submissions: Use IMS and other systems to submit bids and updates on project milestones.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Minimum HNC (preferably a Degree) in a development, construction, or related field.
• Experience: Proven track record in housing development or property-based commercial organisations. Experience delivering projects across various tenures (e.g., low-cost home ownership, rented, market sale).
• Skills: Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement, and project delivery. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Attributes: Customer-centric approach, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Other Requirements

• Occasional evening or weekend attendance for events/meetings.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and Health & Safety standards.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.