We have a very exciting opportunity for a Development Project Manager to join our Place Shaping Programme. This role involves leading the delivery of high‑quality housing developments that make a real difference to communities, from conception through to completion.
Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes. As a non‑profit organisation, any profits are reinvested in the company to benefit residents and local communities.
Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Requirements
- Identify, source and appraise new development opportunities both financially and strategically.
- Manage projects end‑to‑end, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to a high standard.
- Lead regeneration activity and build relationships to generate new business opportunities.
- Prepare financial appraisals and assess scheme viability in collaboration with finance teams.
- Secure funding opportunities and prepare bids to Homes England and other funding bodies.
- Manage development budgets, cashflows and expenditure across schemes.
- Oversee tendering processes and contractor/consultant performance.
- Lead project meetings and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all compliance, audit and regulatory requirements are met.
- Manage legal and contractual negotiations, including land purchases and build contracts.
- Maintain accurate reporting and documentation across all development activity.
- Represent the organisation at meetings with local authorities, partners and stakeholders.
We Are Looking for Someone Who Has
- Proven experience delivering housing development projects from inception to completion.
- Strong knowledge of Homes England Development Standards and social housing development.
- Experience with financial appraisals, scheme viability and budget management.
- A track record of working in partnership with contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating construction and purchase contracts.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple schemes.
- Knowledge of regeneration and development within the residential sector.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and relevant systems.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Benefits
- Starting salary of £54,780 per annum
- 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working: Balance time between onsite and home working; a full driving licence and vehicle are required for site visits and stakeholder meetings.
- Work 37 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (occasional evening or weekend working as required).
- Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities.
- Attractive pension schemes, including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, a full criminal disclosure will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
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