Senior Development Manager

London / Hybrid

12 Month FTC

I'm currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Development Manager to join a large affordable housing provider.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of complex residential development projects, including new-build, joint venture and legacy schemes, overseeing delivery from the project delivery stage through to practical completion and handover.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of residential development projects, ensuring schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Manage and motivate project teams, including internal staff and external consultants.
• Oversee budgets, cashflow forecasts, programme performance, risk management and contractual compliance.
• Lead contractor and consultant procurement, contract administration and project governance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local authorities, contractors, development partners and key stakeholders.
• Support new business opportunities, providing technical and delivery input into land bids and development proposals.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, improved quality and enhanced customer satisfaction.

About You:

• Significant experience managing housing development or construction projects, ideally within the affordable housing or residential development sector.
• A proven track record of delivering complex residential schemes, including joint ventures and mixed-tenure developments.
• Strong commercial awareness, financial management and risk management capabilities.
• Experience managing project teams, consultants and contractors.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious development professional to take on a senior position, influence project delivery and contribute to the creation of high-quality homes for a large development programme with a healthy pipeline on projects