Location
Peterborough, Hybrid with approx. 1 day in the office on average and travel to sites as required.
Salary
£60,074 per annum
About the role
As a Development Manager, you’ll lead development schemes from inception through to completion, ensuring they’re delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. You’ll manage a programme of projects that directly supports their mission to build new homes, working closely with internal teams and external partners throughout the process.
You’ll ensure full compliance with audit requirements and play a key role in the smooth handover of completed properties to operational teams. To succeed, you’ll need strong problem‑solving skills, a positive approach, and the ability to manage complex issues, competing deadlines, and diverse relationships.
The role is predominantly based in the East, with the chance to contribute to projects across their national portfolio.
Salary
The spot salary for this post is £60,074 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
About you
- Proven experience managing residential development projects from inception to completion within the Affordable Housing sector.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing the handover of completed schemes.
- Strong working knowledge of key housing contracts (e.g., JCT, Development Agreements, land acquisition arrangements).
- Experience managing and coordinating external consultants.
- Strong financial management skills, with the ability to ensure projects are delivered within agreed budgets.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with external partners, communities, and local authorities, with the confidence to professionally represent the organisation.
Benefits
They’ve got big ambitions and they’re looking for people who want to grow with them. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter. And because they believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
- Generous time off– 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
- Health & wellbeing support– Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
- Financial perks– Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through their benefits platform to help your money go further.
- Future‑focused benefits– Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
- Family‑friendly policies– Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work‑life balance.
- Career development– From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to their Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – they’ll help you grow and succeed.
Inclusion
They believe diversity makes them stronger and they’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Their recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let them know – they’ll make it happen.
Application information
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or they receive a high volume of applications, they may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, our client does not currently hold a sponsorship license.
Recruitment Agencies: They work exclusively with partners on their preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
You may have experience in the following: Affordable Housing, Development Manager, Housing Development, Residential Development, Scheme Delivery, Project Delivery, New Build Housing, Homes England Compliance, Audit Requirements, Housing Contracts, JCT Contracts, Development Agreements, Land Acquisition, Affordable Homes Programme, Handover Management, Housing Associations.
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