West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for a Development Manager (Acquisitions and Disposals) to join our Housing, Property and Regeneration team.
This key role supports the delivery of some of the UK's largest housing, regeneration and transport projects. You will shape investment decisions, develop business cases and provide expert commercial and technical advice on complex high-value schemes.
The role involves managing a varied caseload of land acquisition and disposal, providing advice on valuations, due diligence, compulsory purchase, compensation, investment opportunities and development delivery.
It requires designing acquisition, disposal and investment strategies that unlock development opportunities and support inclusive growth across the West Midlands.
The position is a twelve-month fixed-term contract.
Responsibilities
* Identify, appraise and acquire or dispose of development sites across housing, regeneration and transport schemes, including supporting compulsory purchase activity when appropriate.
* Develop robust business cases and investment proposals to support funding and delivery decisions.
* Lead technical due diligence activities including valuations, appraisals and site investigations.
* Negotiate land and property transactions with landowners, developers, agents and public sector bodies.
* Develop and implement strategies to de-risk sites and accelerate delivery.
* Work collaboratively with local authorities, developers, investors and delivery partners to enable successful outcomes.
* Coordinate external consultants and multidisciplinary professional teams.
* Prepare reports and recommendations for WMCA boards, steering groups and governance panels.
* Support the allocation and assurance of devolved housing and land funding.
* Identify opportunities to attract private sector investment and maximise development potential.
* Build strong partnerships and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across the public and private sectors.
* Represent WMCA within complex stakeholder and political environments.
Qualifications and Essential Skills
You will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills and significant experience within land, property, development or regeneration.
Additionally you will:
* Experience across the full development lifecycle, from site identification through to delivery.
* A strong track record of identifying and appraising development opportunities.
* Experience preparing business cases, funding proposals and investment strategies.
* Strong negotiation skills relating to land acquisition, disposal or joint ventures.
* Extensive experience managing complex land and development projects to time and budget.
* The ability to solve problems across technically challenging sites and projects.
* Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and organisations with competing priorities.
* Experience managing external consultants and advisors.
* Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills.
* A collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Location
The role is based at Summer Lane. At least two days per week are required to be in the office.
Salary and Benefits
Salary ranges are advertised, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. Adjustments may be made to secure the best candidate, allowing year-on-year increases. Requests above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
Benefits include:
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme with tax and NIC exemptions.
* 28 days paid annual leave plus statutory days (option to purchase additional days).
* EV car benefit scheme.
* Healthcare plans.
* Discounted gym membership, will writing and mortgage advice.
* Discounted bicycle purchase including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles.
* Three days paid leave each year to volunteer.
* Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology.
* Discounted shopping with over 2,000 retailers and a Costco membership via WMCA.
* Boundless unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions.
* Eye Care Scheme with free eye test and financial support for glasses.
Right to Work in the UK
Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) must hold a relevant UK Visa.
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