As a member of our Development team, reporting to the planning director, you will be responsible for the development work following our land acquisitions. The purpose of the role is to optimise our developments and obtain planning permissions that achieve our objectives in terms of time, design and financial performance.
You will work closely with all internal teams (land, sales, commercial, technical and construction), and external consultants to manage development matters pre-construction, and where appropriate, thereafter.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Evaluation:
Working closely with the Land/ Planning Directors to identify and assess potential development site opportunities, conducting site feasibility assessments, environmental and planning checks. - Planning Applications:
Coordinate the preparation and submission of planning applications; managing consultant teams; liaising with local planning authorities, and other stakeholders to obtain the necessary planning permissions and approvals for projects. - Budget and Financial Management:
Develop and manage project strategies, timelines and budgets, ensuring cost efficiency throughout the development process. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local, town and parish councillors, officers and other stakeholders. Act as the main point of contact for the project and resolve any issues that arise during the development process. - Risk Management and Problem-Solving:
Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project timelines, costs, or quality. Proactively solve problems relating to the design, construction, and the application process. - Team Leadership and Collaboration:
Lead and manage project teams, including architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors. Foster collaboration to ensure effective communication and problem-solving across departments.
Skills and Experience
· Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
· Conscientious and organised, with the ability to lead and drive projects forward.
· Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
· Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
· Sound knowledge of planning regulations and construction process.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to an agreed programme.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Additional Role Requirements
· Occasional evening work as required (e.g. attendance at Parish/ Town Council meetings and consultation events).
- Travel to visit sites or attend meetings (primarily across Devon/ Cornwall).
Are you interested? Then send your CV today to [email protected]