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So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply – you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone who does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading social enterprise, we don't discriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about your role
We're delivering one of Scotland's most significant housing projects – over 1,300 new homes on the outskirts of Edinburgh as part of the city's western expansion. This development will create vibrant mixed-tenure communities, landscaped green spaces, improved transport links, and new educational and commercial facilities, helping to address Scotland's housing emergency.
As a
Development Manager
, you'll play a key role in supporting the Project Director and Head of Development throughout the development cycle, from inception to completion. You'll help manage and deliver the masterplan and individual phases, prepare commercially viable financial appraisals, and coordinate consultant teams to achieve planning approvals. You'll also assist with bid submissions for new opportunities, manage budgets, and ensure gateway papers and reporting are prepared to a high standard.
This role will see you working closely with multiple stakeholders, local planning authorities, and internal teams, while reviewing and optimising schemes to maximise returns. You'll also have the chance to network externally and promote Places for People Developments as we continue to grow.
For full details, please download the job profile from our website.
More about you
We're looking for a Development Manager with experience managing developments through various stages, ideally within housebuilding and infrastructure delivery. You'll need to be financially astute, confident with appraisals and financial models, and familiar with planning processes and negotiations, including affordable housing agreements.
Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You'll be proactive, highly motivated, and keen to develop your skills further.
Benefits
We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
Competitive Bonus
Company Car/Car Allowance
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
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