Purpose of the Job
The Development Manager is responsible for the operational management and development of all aspects of Eildon’s development functions. This includes the promotion, implementation and management of Eildon’s (and any agency service clients) development programmes through effective and efficient project management and through participation in the development of departmental policy. The Development Manager is also a key member of Eildon’s Leadership Group and will be expected to play an active role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction.
The Development Manager will build upon our experience of spatial mapping and promote the use of Revit models to capture COBie data in a BIM environment. The Development Manager will promote use of BIM to minimise both the embodied carbon and production of waste in our developments as we strive to become a genuinely net-zero developer, whilst providing affordable (and affordable to heat), high-quality housing. This will require continued professional development to remain knowledgeable and experienced in all facets of modern methods of construction.
Main Responsibilities
1. To develop and deliver a complex pipeline of diverse new developments that contribute towards our strategic objectives of high quality and sustainable housing provision
2. Deliver Eildon’s and agency service clients’ development programmes on target, within budget and in line with pre-determined performance indicators.
3. Obtain, manage and evaluate the necessary information and record systems required to monitor development progress and performance, ideally in a COBie compliant format
4. Ensure that the development service is cost effective, efficient, responsive and that finances are controlled within budgets.
5. Contribute fully to Eildon’s treasury management strategy in respect of private funding for development activity.
6. Provide and co-ordinate development services as required by Eildon’s agency and consultancy agreements.
7. Manage the development teams locally and elsewhere, developing, supporting and supervising its individual members and ensuring effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
8. Develop policies and procedures and establish performance standards and targets to meet development objectives.
Development
* Manage Eildon’s and its agency services’ annual development programmes on target in accordance with predetermined Performance Indicators.
* Maintain systems to monitor development progress and expenditure, investigate contractual claims and cost overruns.
* Develop, operate and keep under review, effective development policies and procedures, in liaison with other Eildon colleagues, ensuring these are fully understood and properly implemented by all involved.
* Ensure Eildon contractors and consultants provide high quality services and comply with the Performance Criteria Document.
* In liaison with the Director of Property Assets, prepare Eildon’s contribution to the Local Authorities Strategic Housing Investment Plan.
* In conjunction with finance colleagues support the delivery of Eildon’s Business Plan and Treasury Management Strategy.
* Oversee the procurement of consultants and contractors who will support the delivery of the development programme.
* Assist in the identification of suitable land and properties for development purposes.
* Submit and negotiate proposals and programmes to the More Homes division of Scottish Government, other funding agencies and development partners.
* Determine the feasibility of projects in conjunction with client departments.
* Monitor and co-ordinate feedback on technical, quality and design issues to ensure the Performance Criteria Document is accurate, up to date and complies with current requirements.
* Liaise with internal departments regarding technical aspects of new developments, including design, housing mix and handover procedures.
* Work in partnership with local authority departments, Scottish Government, voluntary organisations, other Housing Associations and private developers in relation to multi-funded initiatives.
* Oversee the implementation and satisfactory completion of works.
* Ensure relevant development information is provided to other departments through project team meetings.
* Provide reports and analysis for colleagues and Board members, to inform strategic decision making.
* Act as a member, where required, on in-house working parties on development related matters to ensure Eildon objectives are met.
* Assist in the preparation and management of budgets for development activities.
* Arrange site visits for colleagues and Board members, as required.
Staff Responsibilities
* Direct and supervise the work of the Development Project Managers (locally and elsewhere), Clerk of Works and other internal colleagues as appropriate, and generally ensure that the team remain motivated with excellent training and development opportunities.
* Ensure work is planned and allocated in a cost effective and efficient manner and that people are clear in their objectives and targets.
* Provide feedback on performance and carry out regular development and performance meetings with team members.
* Ensure effective and co-operative working relationships within the team and other Eildon departments.
* Implement Eildon’s grievance and disciplinary procedures where required, or appropriate, in liaison with appropriate colleagues.
General
1. Contributing to Eildon’s ongoing development through active participation in the Leadership Group.
2. Contribute to the development of corporate policy and practice.
3. Contribute to the continued development of IT within Eildon, particularly with respect to improving systems and the introduction and maintenance of appropriate software.
4. Uphold the Association’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy and Health and Safety Policy.
5. Carry out any other task as directed by the Director of Property Assets consistent with the objectives of the post.
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