Senior Development Manager - Marina Village

360North is exclusively partnered with Muse to recruit a new, best-in-class team to deliver Marina Village, a vibrant waterside neighbourhood in Barrow-in-Furness.

It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to completely reshape the town, underpin economic growth, and create a lasting legacy.

Marina Village will deliver around 1,600 new homes alongside new public open spaces, as well as spaces for cafés, restaurants, and community life, forming the catalyst for wider regeneration of Barrow’s waterfront and town centre.

Marine Village sits at the centre of a major economic step change, driven by long-term investment via BAE Systems in the national defence endeavour.

The success of Barrow’s growth depends on the success of Barrow-in-Furness as a place and Marina Village is paramount to this ambition.

The newly appointed Senior Development Manager will be integral to shaping the future of Barrow – physically, economically, and socially.

A project of this complexity and scale requires a market leading individual who has demonstrable experience of delivering large scale regeneration from inception to completion.

This fantastic opportunity provides an unrivalled platform for career progression whilst delivering one of the UK’s most important and significant regeneration opportunities.

The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy from MUSE’s Barrow based office for three days per week.

Purpose

Working as part of a team to drive forward new and existing projects to bring about delivery in accordance with financial targets and Company requirements.

You will need experience in delivering complex, long term and sustainable places.

Liaise and communicate effectively with internal colleagues, key partners and external consultancy teams to ensure developments achieve agreed financial outputs and key project milestones in accordance with programme.

Identify, appraise and secure suitable new development opportunities for the business having regard throughout to Company strategy, policy and procedures.

In the context of nationally significant regeneration programmes such as Marina Village, Barrow, this role will also require leadership across complex, multi-agency partnerships (including Government, Homes England, local authorities and strategic delivery vehicles) operating within evolving governance structures and accelerated delivery expectation.

• Role and Accountabilities
• Support and assist Development Directors or Director of Development Management as required to bring about delivery of projects in accordance with Company objectives.
• Working alongside an internal Project Manager assume overall responsibility for project delivery and the achievement of key milestones throughout the development process.
• Responsibilities include negotiating legal agreements including development and funding agreements, undertaking viability assessments, securing planning and other statutory consents, securing finance, lettings and disposals and establishing long-term estate management arrangements, ensuring projects are viable and deliverable at all times.
• Establish and lead project teams.

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and drive the project team to secure the delivery of the core project objectives in line with programme.

• Work collaboratively with the internal & external project team to make informed project decisions and co-produce solutions.
• Assume ownership of scheme development appraisals and programmes as appropriate and regularly review inputs and outputs for purposes of informing Company business planning.
• Manage expenditure to ensure it is monitored and maintained within Company approval levels and seek new expenditure approvals as necessary in line with Company procedures.
• Effectively report and communicate the activities and progress of projects and prepare written reports as required by Company timetables.

Provide detailed information as requested for forecasts, budgets and board papers as necessary.

• Attend and chair team meetings as required, including deputising for the Development Director or Director of Development Management as necessary.

Prepare and present scheme presentations.

• Take responsibility for ensuring that all funding and legal agreements attendant to a project are complete and accurate and properly reflect the Company's understanding of the transaction/risk profile.
• Represent the Company in the marketplace in a professional and quality driven manner promoting the business and encouraging relationships which might deliver new development opportunities for the Company.
• Identify and secure new development opportunities for the Company in line with corporate strategy and objectives.

Conduct a thorough appraisal of new opportunities taking into consideration market data, prevailing competition, current market activity and consultant advice.

• Help promote the importance of Social Value and Sustainability within Company projects and ensure ESG policy and corporate procedures are adhered to during project implementation.

Experience, knowledge and skills

Experience

• Experience in property development / regeneration / real estate development, with a track record of delivering complex projects from inception to completion

• Proven experience of managing major development projects, including

• Viability assessments
• Planning and statutory approvals
• Securing funding and finance
• Lettings, disposals, and estate management arrangements
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing teams, including Development Managers and senior professionals
• Strong track record in identifying, appraising, and securing new development opportunities
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders, including board-level reporting and presentations
• Experience of negotiating complex legal agreements (e. g. development agreements, funding agreements)
• Proven ability to work with external partners, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver projects

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong capability in motivating teams and fostering a positive working environment
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong financial and commercial awareness
• Ability to assess viability and risk of development opportunities
• Capability to align projects with wider business strategy
• Project and programme management
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure delivery against milestones
• Strong attention to detail in overseeing complex project inputs and outputs
• Communication and influencing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare and present reports to a range of audiences (internal and external)
• Confidence in engaging with senior executives, boards, and external partners
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Strong negotiation skills for legal, financial, and partnership arrangements
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyse market data, financial models, and project appraisals
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability under pressure
• Knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of the property development process, from feasibility through to delivery and disposal

• Understanding of

• Planning systems and regulatory frameworks
• Development finance and funding structures
• Legal agreements in property development

• Knowledge of market dynamics, including

• Property markets and trends
• Competitor activity
• Investment and development viability

• Awareness and understanding of

• Sustainability and social value requirements in development projects
• Familiarity with corporate governance, approval processes, and reporting requirements at senior and board level
• Personal Attributes
• Results-driven with a strong focus on delivery and outcomes
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Proactive and opportunity-focused mindset
• Strong collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team development
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