OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join our team within Vistry Kent at our office in West Malling. As our Senior Development Manager, you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation, and construction teams.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we''re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the skills and resources of each function within the organisation, appointing and managing external consultants to ensure each development is optimized through efficient management.

Oversee pre-construction phases of development projects, including legal, design and planning issues, and coordinate with estimating, mobilisation and construction teams.

Drive active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early handover of prospective development sites from Land / New Business to the full Project Team.

Set and monitor construction budgets and programmes; review development co-ordination checklists and establish realistic timings for construction starts, sales openings and selling periods.

Manage development budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system.

Liaise with the Legal, Technical and other departments to ensure timely availability of documentation including Conveyance Plans, Section 38 / 104 Agreements, Open Space Agreements, Service Wayleaves / Easements and Freehold Transfer Contracts.

Ensure compliance with ISO9001 accreditation and support the Group Environmental Policy; prepare Post Investment Reviews and close-out reports via the Technical Team where appropriate.

Drive project progress by active management and mitigating schedule slippage to deliver the Development Programme to set timescales.

Appoint and manage consultant teams (e.g., architects, engineers) to produce scheme-specific information and ensure timely submissions to planning authorities.

Procure supporting information required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre-delivery planning/design.

Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is shared and actions are progressed in a timely manner.

Identify and mitigate risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk pre-start on site.

Lead client meetings as required and represent the company in a professional manner.

Follow internal development processes and ensure all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.

Resolve problems in collaboration with project teams and share learning to champion continuous improvement and successful delivery of schemes.

Promote and represent the company to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.

Assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare offer documentation as required; network with clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.

Any other task deemed necessary to the role.

Qualifications

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality.

Educated to A level standard or equivalent, or demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process.

Good geographic knowledge of the area.

Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail.

Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals.

Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation.

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise.

Able to work on own initiative with good decision-making and a keen sense of responsibility.

Professional manner; able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.

Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.

Able to travel regularly throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis.

Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as required.

Desirable

A desire to continue with further education.

Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning-related activities, and health and safety.

More About The Senior Development Manager Role

Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and, in some cases, lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects. Advise to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and coordinate with the Technical team where appropriate.

Ensure active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early handover of prospective development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team.

Settlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments via a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists; set realistic programmes for construction starts, sales openings, and selling periods.

Manage relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.

Liaison with Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including: Conveyance Plans; Section 38 / 104 Agreements; Open Space Agreements; Service Wayleaves / Easements; Freehold Transfer Contracts.

Carry out duties in compliance with ISO9001 accreditation.

Support the Group Environmental Policy.

Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.

Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.

Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes.

Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.

Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts.

Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.

Appoint and manage consultant teams (e.g., architects, engineers) to produce scheme-specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.

Procure suitable supporting information (surveys, reports, assessments) required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre-delivery planning/design.

Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.

Identify and mitigate risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk prestart on site.

When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times.

Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.

Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.

Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.

When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ''offer documentation'' as required.

Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.

Any other task deemed necessary to the role.

About UsWe build more than homes, we are making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you''ll recognise our brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the support of Vistry Services, we are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five UK housebuilder with a five-star customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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