Role Purpose
You will:• Lead regeneration and development projects from feasibility through consultation, planning, delivery and handover• Deliver a regeneration programme aligned to the development strategy priorities, community need and placemaking • Work with Homes in Somerset colleagues, residents, elected members and partners to deliver successful regeneration outcomes• Manage appraisals, budgets, cashflows, risks and reporting to ensure value for money• Manage and support a Trainee Development Manager and Residents Liaison OfficerKey ResponsibilitiesLead Regeneration Opportunities and Programme Development• Develop a pipeline of development opportunities and regeneration schemes • Lead feasibility studies, options appraisals and financial modelling to inform investment decisions and place outcomes• Secure funding, support land assembly and negotiate with landowners, developers, Registered Providers and public bodies• Engage a range of consultants including planning and cost consultancy, housing services, elected members, residents and stakeholders • Prepare reports and recommendations for governance, senior leadership and committee decision-makingResident, Community and Stakeholder Engagement• Build effective relationships with internal colleagues including Finance, Legal, Planning, Housing, Asset Management, Procurement and Communications• Lead engagement with elected members, residents and community stakeholders to build trust and manage expectations• Coordinate consultation, communications and stakeholder updates Manage Regeneration Delivery• Procure and manage consultants • Maintain accurate scheme files, budgets, forecasts and audit trails, escalating risks through the appropriate governance routes• Lead delivery to achieve programme, cost, quality and placemaking outcomes• Monitor consultant and contractor performance, including quality, resident impact and social value commitments• Support phasing, decant, rehousing and handovers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory requirementsKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceQualifications/Experience:• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or significant relevant experience• Experience of regeneration project management, financial appraisal and scheme delivery in a Local Authority, Registered Provider or comparable public-sector setting• Significant experience of housing regeneration, development or place-based renewal• Experience of working with residents, communities, elected members and stakeholders• Experience of managing relationships with Homes England• Understanding of a wide variety of contracts e.g. JCT, NEC• Experience of managing a high-performance team• Personal Attributes:• Excellent verbal and written communication, including reports for governance, committees, members and residents• Plan and manage multiple workstreams across regeneration projects and multidisciplinary teams• Applies sound technical judgement on design, construction, placemaking and housing delivery matters• Works proactively, manage priorities effectively and use IT systems confidently• Works collaboratively with colleagues, residents, elected members and partners to deliver council priorities• Maintain a clear audit trail of decisions, commitments and actionsHow will I evidence my success?
I will …
• Deliver existing regeneration schemes on time and on budget• Maintain budgets and cashflows within agreed tolerances, with timely forecasting and mitigation measures• Provide high-quality reports and recommendations for senior leadership and committee decisions• Maintain a viable pipeline of schemes supporting housing delivery, estate renewal and place improvement• Deliver compliant schemes with effective consultation, stakeholder engagement and social value outcomes• Support team performance through clear objectives, regular 1:1s and coaching
