Overview
Development Lead - Housing at Bath & North East Somerset Council. This is a Fixed-Term Vacancy with a provisional end date of 01/10/2028. Extension is subject to additional external funding. The council’s purpose is to improve people’s lives and deliver significant investment in housing, infrastructure and estate regeneration. The council plans to scale up housing delivery with a pipeline of over 3000 homes on land the Council controls.
About the Team
It’s an exciting time to work at Bath & North East Somerset as we transform the way we work and invest in housing, infrastructure and our estate regeneration. We are recruiting to strengthen the Housing Team with Development Leaders to support this delivery.
The Role
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of major housing projects (300+ homes per site). In accordance with the council’s project systems, you will assemble, promote and progress complex housing projects from inception to completion and handover. You will be accountable for financial, planning, technical, legal and procurement aspects of delivery, including competitive tendering and frameworks. This role supports the council’s ambition to deliver affordable homes and contribute to regional growth.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or would like to chat through the role, please contact Graham Sabourn, Head of Housing, at Graham_Sabourn@bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225477949.
Interview date: 25/09/2025
No Agencies Please.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of major housing projects (300+ homes per site).
* Assemble, promote and progress complex housing projects from inception to completion and handover, following the council’s project systems.
* Be accountable for financial, planning, technical, legal and procurement aspects of delivery (incl. competitive tendering and frameworks).
What we’re looking for / Requirements
The description notes a need for people with a high level of drive, experience and determination to work in a fast-paced environment transforming housing delivery. You will work with partners in the West of England region and the Strategic Place Partnership between Homes England and WoE MCA.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Government Administration
About Bath & North East Somerset Council
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Equal Opportunities
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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