Development DirectorLocation: National (Hybrid)
Galliford Try Investments (GTI) is expanding its Development Management team as part of its ambition to deliver 1,200 new affordable homes by 2030. We are seeking an experienced Development Director to lead on sourcing, securing, and delivering high‑quality affordable housing schemes across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Identify, source and secure new development opportunities, leading initial feasibility analysis and shaping compelling investment propositions for Registered Providers and For‑Profit clients.
Lead and direct the end‑to‑end bid process, setting clear strategic direction and ensuring alignment across internal teams, external partners and professional advisors to deliver high‑quality, competitive submissions.
Take full accountability for the development, quality and submission of final bid proposals, ensuring a clear, compelling and commercially robust offer.
Build and maintain senior‑level relationships across the sector, negotiating and structuring commercially advantageous agreements with partners, landowners, agents and public sector bodies.
Oversee the preparation and integrity of development appraisals, ensuring full cost capture, robustness of assumptions and alignment with investment criteria.
Lead the development and execution of planning strategies, ensuring a clear and coordinated approach to securing successful planning outcomes.
Lead commercial negotiations from Preferred Bidder stage through to Financial Close, ensuring robust contractual outcomes aligned with business objectives.
About you:
Proven experience delivering affordable housing developments end‑to‑end.
Strong background in land sourcing, acquisitions and partnerships.
Commercially astute with strong deal structuring and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
Proactive, organised and confident working independently or leading teams.
Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
What We Can Offer in Return:With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering stability, professional growth and the chance to realise long‑held career goals. We support wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ programme, invest in high‑quality training and offer a comprehensive benefits package.
Our benefits:
Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, and the option to purchase further holidays.
Wide range of corporate discounts.
Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
Comprehensive pension plan.
Competitive family leave policy.
Regular Save‑as‑You‑Earn share‑purchase scheme.
Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees; free 24/7 employee assistance programme.
Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Eligibility for full‑time, reduced hours or flexible arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process. We encourage all candidates who meet the essential criteria, including those who do not meet every qualification, to apply.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business, please contact Skye Bree – skyemarie.bree@gallifordtry.co.uk.
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