We are proud to be partnering with a Lancashire based Housing Association, who are looking to appoint a Housing Development Officer on a permanent basis. This will be a full-time position based in Lancashire, with hybrid working (2/3 days home working dependent on the demands of the week) and a salary of £42k per annum plus an extensive list of benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the new build sector, ideally within a Housing Association. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Supporting various new build schemes from acquisition through to post scheme evaluation Receiving regular updates from contractors and consultants and provide these to the wider development team Providing regular updates on planning, budgets, grant claims and legal matters to inform the progress of projects Managing and monitoring costs Working closely with the wider team to ensure effective handover of projects Ensuring all Homes England grant funding requirements are met Undertaking contract administration, ensuring works of contractors are in line with pre-agreed terms Completing site investigations Experience required: Experience in new build development, ideally within housing Experience in pre-contract development Skills, knowledge and expertise required: HNC or equivalent Rewards and Benefits: 25 days annual leave, rising to 31 based on length of service Up top 8% pension contribution 50/50 hybrid working split Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm, flexibility on start and finish times as needed Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.