Development Manager in East Grinstead

Location: East Grinstead (mix of home and office working)

Job type: Permanent

Reporting to: Principal Development Manager

About the job: To provide a professional construction management capability to the Head of Estates via the Principal Development Manager embracing all aspects of planning, budgeting, project design, construction, supervision and technical advice both within the Club and where necessary to external sources.

Key Tasks/Accountabilities:

• Undertake the client side project management, from inception to end of defects, of multiple construction projects to help improve and grow a nationwide portfolio of campsites.
• Manage and coordinate the design, specification and procurement of Major Works projects including liaison with internal and external stakeholders within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Manage and undertake projects in line with all relevant legislation, CDM Regulations, agreed client processes and best practice.
• Undertake the role of Contract Administrator (JCT) during the construction phase of projects including regular site checks on progress and auditing of health and safety on site.
• Prepare and produce cost estimates and formal capital expenditure reports to Senior Managers, Directors and Committees to obtain approval for projects.
• Attend meetings and reviews with internal stakeholders to present and develop schemes for approval within the Club's Major Works process, taking a lead role alongside the Senior Architectural Technicians in design development.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and manage obtaining building regulation approval as necessary.
• Assist in the internal change management procedures to allow continued evolution of specifications.
• Produce and maintain all relevant contract documentation and standard specifications.
• Oversee and review the production of concept, planning, construction and as-built drawings in Autocad.
• Log and update project progress on project management software (Clarizen).
• Provide professional assistance and advice as necessary to assist in the development of the Club’s site network including condition surveys of new and potential sites as required.
• Manage any other smaller construction projects at the request of the PDM.

Essential Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in construction project management with working on multiple projects simultaneously an advantage.
• Experience of JCT Form of Contract contract administration.
• Ideally educated to degree / HND level and Member of CIOB.
• Good working knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM regulations and general health and safety legislation.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card holder.
• Site Safety Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification preferred however training can be given.
• Car driver, able to work across the UK with the ability to stay away as required.
• Good working knowledge of Autocad.
• Self starter able to pick and run new or existing projects.
• Ability to work in a close team environment, good organisational skills with a methodical approach and ability to manage own workload.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal, including excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to liaise with colleagues within business and external consultants.
• Well-developed IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides).

Diversity and Inclusion: The Caravan and Motorhome Club is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applications are treated equally and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. We know our greatest strength is our people, so differences are celebrated, and we strive to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential.