Development Officer (New Homes) - 3 month FTC in Essex

£44,992 pro rata Chelmsford Temporary, Full Time

We are looking for a Development Officer on a 3 month FTC to deliver and project manage new construction projects, ensuring that projects are effectively managed on time and in budget, in line with CHP’s corporate objectives. Working closely and collaboratively with a range of stakeholders whilst also ensuring that all property handovers are managed effectively, and new scheme information is communicated effectively throughout the organisation.

What you'll be doing

• Manage project and contract processes for new affordable housing projects, ensuring compliance with CHP's policies and statutory requirements.
• Oversee handover of new affordable homes, and ensuring private homes are delivered in readiness for sale, attending site meetings as needed.
• Ensure new homes meet contractual and statutory standards, obtaining necessary certifications before letting or selling (e.g., Building Control sign-off, NHBC sign-off, gas safety and electrical sign-off).
• Control project costs and maintain quality for timely and budget-compliant delivery.
• Progress payments and purchase orders in line with CHP's policies for cost control.

What we are looking for

• Evidence of attainment of good literacy and numeracy, e.g. GCSEs or equivalent demonstrable prior learning.
• Minimum one year of experience with residential property handovers, preferably within housing associations.
• Experience in project, contract, and budget management.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related tasks.
• Customer and quality focussed.

Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: 2 days a week in the office, on a Monday and Thursday, the remainder of this time will be split between working from home and site visits. Flexibility on this may be required dependant on meetings.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £44,992 pro rata Per Annum (£14,097 for the 3 months).
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Robust employee reward and recognition programme.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• CHParticipate volunteering programme.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave pro rata per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.
• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

The Company

We’re a local housing association that’s passionate about tackling the housing shortage in the East of England. We provide warm, safe and affordable homes. But we don’t stop there. We offer a wide range of support and services to help our customers and their communities to thrive. We want to be an organisation that cares about our customers and communities and is determined to make a difference. We'll be bold and open-minded in our pursuit of solutions to help people transform their lives.