Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, Radius Housing, to recruit a Development Officer on a temporary contract basis for a period of 6-8 months to assist with their long-term growth plans.
With almost 14,000 properties across the province, Radius are one of the major developers of homes in Northern Ireland and builds and releases around 400 homes every year, both properties for rent, and for private sale.
Your new role
You will support the development management team in the delivery of high quality homes across a range of tenures. This role involves all aspects of development from inception to handover and final closure, encompassing:
Site identification, acquisition, feasibility, design, planning, construction, project management, and health and safety regulations.
A full job spec is available upon request.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you must possess:
A level six qualification (e.g. bachelor's degree, Graduate diploma) in a related discipline (e.g. Building / Property / Design) with at least 1 year's experience in a relevant role within a social housing / private housing environment or construction arena, i.e. contributing to the delivery of housing / construction projects.
Alternatively, you should possess 3+ years' experience of working in a Housing Association or Private/Public Sector property development team, with demonstrable team working experience, contributing directly to the delivery of new development projects including residential development.
Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate that you have:
The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, both in person and via written correspondence.
Development project management experience, with the ability to meet targets in relation to specification, timeline and budget on a range of projects simultaneously.
Computer literacy with demonstrable experience and understanding of spreadsheets, cash flows and economic appraisals.
Understanding of technical drawings and contract documentation.
A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport.
What you'll get in return
This position offers the opportunity to work with an established and growing Housing Association in an important role that will assist in the delivery of much-needed new homes.
This role offers great variety and the ability to make a real impact in taking projects from start to finish.
Whilst this role is initially offered for a period of 6-8 months, there is the potential of a Development Officer role being recruited on a permanent basis in due course.
What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.
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