We are thrilled to be partnered with one a busy and independent residential developer, who specialises within the care sector. Your role will be focusing on due diligence, optimisation and gaining planning permission for predominantly care home developments throughout London and the South East. You will be working with industry leading Land and Construction colleagues, and responsible for all sites that come through the business – but without a need to finding said development sites. You will be involved in (among other responsibilities): Appraising potential development sites alongside land buying colleagues for planning and development viability. Managing pre-apps and planning applications through the development process, supporting by external planning consultants. Undertaking due diligence, development appraisals and feasibility and viability studies. Discharging of conditions and dealing with RMAs. Managing stakeholders, external consultants and building strong relationships with local authorities. Managing of operations within budgets and on time, alongside risk management, health and safety, procurement, and ongoing reporting for construction phases. You will ideally: Have experience in a developer, public body or housing association. Have experience in managing developments through the planning, development and pre-construction stages. Have a passion for care and the later living sector. Excellent communication, written and numerate skills. Whether it is moving to another care-focused developer or moving into the sector, this is a great opportunity to work with a well-funded, successful SME business, who have a strong track record in the sector. Please apply here or give me (Kate) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest. If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles. When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via kpmcobaltrecruitment.com.