Development Manager – Property Market Location: Home based in North England, with travel to various development sites within the North, spanning to the Midlands Salary: £65k plus £6,200 car allowance Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday, 5th February 2025 Interviews will be held virtually week commencing 10th February, and will include a presentation which will be set in advance About the Role We are seeking a proactive Development Manager to lead a portfolio of property development projects. As the accountable lead, you will oversee every stage of project delivery, ensuring schemes are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This pivotal role involves managing consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve Anchor’s growth ambitions of delivering 500 homes annually. You will focus on risk management, cost efficiency, and value for money, ensuring projects align with the approved business case and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Oversee a portfolio of development projects from the point we achieve planning permission to completion. Manage and monitor project budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring compliance with approved business cases. Lead multidisciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors, ensuring performance is aligned with agreed KPIs. Ensure schemes meet Anchor's design standards, including IT, connectivity, and M&E requirements. Act as a brand ambassador, representing Anchor confidently and professionally. Identify opportunities for improvement in project delivery and scheme designs for future builds. Skills and Experience Proven experience in development construction delivery or project management, ideally in residential projects for housing associations, later living and specialist housing. Strong technical and commercial knowledge, including quality assurance, building safety, and compliance. Skilled in contractor procurement, contract administration, and dispute resolution. Experience managing budgets, cashflows, and complex appraisal models. Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to manage underperformance and deliver to targets. Knowledge of housing and care needs for older people (desirable). Leading projects independently across a wide geographical spread (desirable). Qualifications Educated to degree/HNC level or equivalent in a relevant field. Project Management qualification (e.g., APM, Prince2, MSP). Professional membership (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS, CIH) or working towards it. CSCS card holder. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use. What to include in your application Please upload a cover letter (no more than 2 sides) along with your CV to show: Why you are applying to this role Where you are based How many practical completions you have taken handover of in the last 5 years What is the biggest value of contract you been solely accountable for How many projects you have managed at one time What geographical spread the projects have been What appraisal experience you have and on which systems eg Pamwin Have you worked with Homes England to fund any of the projects you have worked on (please give examples) What is your favourite part of the delivery process in development and where you add the most value What you think will be the main challenges with older persons accommodation Anything else to support your application. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional development projects and driving positive change, apply now