At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers!So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply you could be just whowe'relooking for! Of course, experience andtrack recordare important, butwe'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises.That'ssomeone 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, wedon'tdiscriminate based on any protected attribute. In fact,we'rededicated 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'redelivering 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 aDevelopment Manager,you'llplay a key role in supporting the Project Director and Head of Development throughout the development cycle, frominceptionto completion.You'llhelp manage and deliver the masterplan and individual phases, prepare commerciallyviablefinancial appraisals, and coordinate consultant teams to achieve planning approvals.You'llalsoassistwith 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'llalso 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'relooking for a Development Manager with experience managing developments through various stages, ideally within housebuilding and infrastructure delivery.You'llneed to be financially astute, confident with appraisals and financial models, and familiar with planning processes and negotiations, including affordable housing agreements.
Strong communicationand organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.You'llbe 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 thatthere'salways more we can do to make you smile,that'swhy 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 theoptionto buy or sell leave
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to 500 saving per year
* Competitive Bonus
* Company Car/Car Allowance
* Training and development
* Extraperksincluding 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 ourcommitment 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.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
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Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities