Description

We are looking for a driven and experienced Development Manager to lead regeneration projects from concept to completion on a 3-month contract. You'll deliver ambitious, community-focused schemes that support our development strategy and create lasting places for people to live and thrive. Working with residents, partners, and colleagues, you'll manage projects, budgets, risks, and reporting, while also supporting and developing junior team members. Role: Development & Regeneration Manager Pay: £30 - £31.79 per hour PAYE Location: Somerset - Hybrid working Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 3 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Develop a pipeline of development opportunities and regeneration schemes
Lead feasibility studies, options appraisals and financial modelling to inform investment decisions and place outcomes
Secure funding, support land assembly and negotiate with landowners, developers, Registered Providers and public bodies
Engage a range of consultants including planning and cost consultancy, housing services, elected members, residents and stakeholders
Prepare reports and recommendations for governance, senior leadership and committee decision-making
Build effective relationships with internal colleagues including Finance, Legal, Planning, Housing, Asset Management, Procurement and Communications
Lead engagement with elected members, residents and community stakeholders to build trust and manage expectations
Coordinate consultation, communications and stakeholder updates
Procure and manage consultants
Maintain accurate scheme files, budgets, forecasts and audit trails, escalating risks through the appropriate governance routes
Lead delivery to achieve programme, cost, quality and placemaking outcomes
Monitor consultant and contractor performance, including quality, resident impact and social value commitments
Support phasing, decant, rehousing and handovers, ensuring compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements Essential Skills: Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or significant relevant experience
Experience of regeneration project management, financial appraisal and scheme delivery in a Local Authority, Registered Provider or comparable public-sector setting
Significant experience of housing regeneration, development or place-based renewal
Experience of working with residents, communities, elected members and stakeholders
Experience of managing relationships with Homes England
Understanding of a wide variety of contracts e.g. JCT, NEC
Experience of managing a high-performance team Personal Attributes Excellent verbal and written communication, including reports for governance, committees, members and residents
Plan and manage multiple workstreams across regeneration projects and multidisciplinary teams
Applies sound technical judgement on design, construction, placemaking and housing delivery matters
Works proactively, manage priorities effectively and use IT systems confidently
Works collaboratively with colleagues, residents, elected members and partners to deliver council priorities
Maintain a clear audit trail of decisions, commitments and actions If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow