This position requires applicants to have a Degree level, or professional membership of a construction related institute, e.g. RICS, RIBA, RTPI, CIOB or experience in project management in the sector. Here at Abri, we’re determined to do our part in tackling the housing crisis by building at least 1,000 homes a year by 2025 and to support our ambitious targets, we’re looking for a Development Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of development projects from end-to-end. You’ll play a key role in our Development team by compiling project briefs, setting up internal and external project teams and procuring and negotiating building works contracts to support successful delivery. With a keen eye for detail and a strong commercial awareness, you’ll take the initiative and identify opportunities to maximise the value of these schemes while ensuring they remain continuously viable. Not only must our new homes be completed to the highest of standards, they have to be delivered on time and within budget so excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to ensure we always meet or exceed on agreed timescales, budget and customer expectations will be essential. You’ll be working with a range of stakeholders both internal and external including local authorities, Homes England and our development partners so being able to quickly build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders is a must. Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. We have ambitious goals here, but through your decisiveness, persuasiveness and the ability to find creative solutions, you’ll help deliver on exciting corporate strategy and make a huge impact at Abri that won’t go unnoticed. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team as ambitious, dynamic and committed as you are so if this is the challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023 making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services Abri work with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community. Silva will operate as a separate legal entity under the Abri Group umbrella before fully transferring in 2024. We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms? We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient. We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs. More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at .