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Senior Land and Development Manager, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client: Goodman Masson
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
28.06.2025
Expiry Date:
12.08.2025
Job Description:
Senior Land Development Manager
£85,000 + discretionary bonus
South Coast, UK (Hybrid)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Land and Development Manager to join an expanding Land and New Business Team based on the South Coast. The development program includes Section 106 opportunities, Joint Venture Partnerships, and land-led delivery projects.
This is a full-time, permanent role of 37 hours per week, with at least 20% office-based work.
The Land and New Business Team is central to the new homes program, responsible for identifying and acquiring new opportunities and establishing build contracts for project delivery.
This role will focus on supporting the execution of significant schemes already in the pipeline and providing technical input for new acquisitions.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing project budgets, cost control, and financial reporting to ensure projects are within budget and on schedule, with reporting on Value for Money.
* Collaborating with Employers Agents to procure contractors, establish contracts, and ensure compliance with legislation. Managing costs and reporting on contract progress and expenditures.
* Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, developing strategies to minimize financial exposure, and reviewing integration of new business strategies like Future Homes.
* Managing tender processes, preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and negotiating with contractors.
* Identifying development sites, conducting feasibility studies, and negotiating land acquisitions.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Senior/Development Manager or Project Manager, preferably in housing or social housing sectors.
* Strong commercial and analytical skills.
* Excellent negotiation and contract management abilities.
* Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Office, project management tools, Proval, Argus, Sequel).
A driving license and a car for business use are essential.
What We Offer:
* Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
* Performance Bonus: Productivity-based bonus scheme.
* Pension Plan: Contributory pension of 6%, with employer matching between 7% and 10%.
* Life Assurance: Coverage at 3 times your salary.
* Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan.
* Family Leave: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
* Support Services: Access to counselling, legal, and financial services.
* Sustainable Commute: Electric car scheme.
* Professional Development: In-house and online courses, coaching, and mentoring programs.
Please contact Jamie Fitch at [emailprotected] for more information and to discuss further.
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