Job Ref: 213723528

Date: 2021-05-11 12:12:02

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Development Project Manager (Housing Development)

Kents Hill, Milton Keynes

Full Time

Permanent

£38,878 – £50,000

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

About the role:

They are currently seeking a Development Project Manager to manage the successful delivery of a programme of schemes from inception to completion whilst being a key member of the Development and Commercial Team and actively contribute to the team successfully achieving its objectives. You’ll take the lead and have ownership of a variety of development projects ensuring new schemes are promptly progressed into contract and start on site; undertaking key project management responsibilities to effectively progress scheme delivery and appoint and manage relationships with the project team. You’ll also prepare reports and progress updates, identify potential risks and successfully manage these to ensure agreed project outcomes are achieved and use project management software systems to accurately appraise and monitor the financial performance of development schemes.

What they’re looking for:

* Project management skills

* An awareness of social housing sector products and general processes relating to the development of new affordable homes

* Excellent communication skills which enable you to build effective working relationships

* Budgeting skills and a keen eye for detail

* A positive approach and impact on others

* Able to provide support, advice and mentorship to colleagues

* Knowledge of the development and planning process along with experience of delivering successful development projects from inception to completion (desirable)

* Experience of appraising development schemes with an understanding of scheme costs and income (desirable)

* Experience of managing budgets and project cash flow (desirable)

* Knowledge of grant funding available from Homes England along with experience of using their investment management system (desirable)

What they offer:

* Annual leave up to 30 days

* Generous defined contribution pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%

* Life assurance (2x salary)

* Generous sick pay

* Free car parking

* Numerous learning and development opportunities including qualifications

* Paid professional subscriptions (max 2 if both relevant to role)

* Agile working

* Medicash counselling (helpline and face to face)

* On-site wellbeing activities including massages

* Free annual flu jabs

* Plus lots more!

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, they want to hear from you.

You are just one click away from starting your journey …

Our client is committed to implementing our Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

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