Assistant Development Manager

We are proud to be working closely with one of the UK’s busiest residential-led developers, who have a number of Assistant Development Managers to support on a variety of schemes across the Thames Valley and South Central region.

Keen on those with strong planning and development experience, the extent to which an incoming hire has of both will depend on level. Whether you are currently within a “development” or “planning” role, this business finds those who have a strong understanding of the wider property and political sphere, placemaking and highly numerate – tend to excel in this environment. Your role will involve either supporting on or managing schemes from 100 up to 1000 units, often working with JV partners, and crossing over with colleagues in Land and Construction for earlier and latter stages in the development process.

You will be involved in (among other responsibilities):

• Appraising potential development sites alongside land buying colleagues for planning and development viability.

• Managing pre-apps and planning applications through the development process, supporting by external planning consultants.

• Undertaking due diligence, development appraisals and feasibility and viability studies.

• Liaising with colleagues internally as well as managing external consultants.

• Negotiating S106 agreements.

• Discharging of conditions and dealing with RMAs.

• Attending meetings for Planning Committee, Consultations and similar events in representation of both the Company and clients through the development process.

You will ideally:

• Have a Development or Town Planning degree (ideally RTPI or RICS accredited).

• Have experience in a consultancy, developer or housing association.

• Excellent communication, written and numerate skills.

• Be dedicated, a hard worker and team player.

This role will suit someone who is ready to get stuck in, learn from the ground up and willing to put in the hours and hard work, which will really pay off – both in your experience and learning on projects, and potential bonuses, which can double with extra effort put in.

Please apply here or give me (Adaora) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible – so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

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