Job Description
Development Manager
Location: Kent (Hybrid) – 2 days onsite Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per weekSalary: £63,000 - £69,000
Benefits:
* Up to 10% pension contributions
* 28 days leave plus bank holidays
* Paid volunteering days
* Flexible work patterns
* Medicash health plan
* £150 annual well-being grant towards a hobby of your choice
* Income protection health insurance
We’re looking for an experienced Development Manager to help deliver high-quality new homes and vibrant communities across the South-East.
The Role
As a Development Manager you will manage a portfolio of new-build and regeneration schemes from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to our quality standards. You’ll lead planning negotiations, oversee consultant teams, analyse cost plans and financial forecasts, and support residents through regeneration activity.
Development Manager - Key Responsibilities
* Deliver new-build and regeneration projects through the full lifecycle
* Appraise land and asset opportunities for development
* Manage planning processes, consultants and contractor relationships
* Oversee budgets, risks, cost plans and construction programmes
* Ensure high-quality delivery, smooth handovers and minimal defects
* Produce accurate reports and maintain compliance with Homes England standards
* Work collaboratively with internal teams and engage positively with residents
About You
* Experienced delivering development projects to time and budget
* Strong understanding of the planning and housing development process
* Contract management and risk management experience
* Confident analysing financial and construction information
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and development systems (Pamwin, HE IMS)
* Full driving licence and access to an insured vehicle
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid working (approx. two-fifths office-based)
* A supportive, values-driven team
* The chance to shape communities and deliver meaningful impact
Apply now to help us deliver high-quality homes across the South-East.