Salary: £65,505 - £81,881 per annum plus a Car Allowance of £2,411 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)
Hours: Full time, 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid between our Mariner House, Dartford office and your home
Build homes that change lives
At Moat, we’re not just building homes - we’re creating places people are proud to live in. With an ambitious development strategy and a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer experience, we’re looking for an exceptional Senior Development Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our growing pipeline of mixed‑tenure developments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project leader to shape high‑quality housing schemes, lead a talented team, and influence how we deliver homes across our communities.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Development Projects and Quality, you’ll lead the successful delivery of new build housing developments from contract start through to handover. You’ll ensure every scheme is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest possible quality, while meeting the needs of our customers, partners, and regulators.
You’ll also take on leadership responsibility, managing and developing a team of four Delivery Project Managers to drive performance, consistency, and excellence across all projects.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of mixed‑tenure housing developments, ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and funding requirements
* Champion quality, taking an active role in snagging and handover to ensure homes meet Moat’s high standards and customer expectations
* Drive project performance, managing programme forecasting, budgets, and cashflow with precision
* Collaborate across the organisation, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Property Services, Neighbourhoods, and Allocations to balance priorities and deliver the best outcomes
* Manage partners and contractors, holding them to account for performance, value for money, and quality
* Lead and develop your team, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery across schemes
* Influence design and customer outcomes, ensuring feedback and insight are embedded into our developments
* Engage with stakeholders, including Homes England, the GLA, Local Authorities, and Boards when required
* Continuously improve delivery, applying learning from projects to enhance future performance
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership capability, with a passion for delivering high‑quality homes. You’ll have:
* Proven experience managing multi‑tenure housing developments post‑contract stage
* Strong knowledge of construction, contract management, and development processes (including JCT, joint ventures, etc.)
* Experience of leading and developing high‑performing teams
* Excellent financial and programme management skills, including forecasting and cashflow
* A solid understanding of Homes England / GLA funding requirements and regulatory frameworks
* In‑depth knowledge of building regulations, CDM, the Building Safety Act, and modern construction standards
* A proactive approach to risk management, contractor performance, and issue resolution
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
* Progress toward or attainment of a relevant professional qualification (RICS, CIOB, or similar)
Benefits
* Make a real impact in our communities.
* Work with a supportive and passionate team.
* Enjoy competitive salaries and generous leave.
* Benefit from numerous personal and professional development opportunities.
* Work in a hybrid way that allows you to work from our spacious Dartford office (or other regional offices including Maldon, Pollards Hill and Ashford) some days a week while also giving you the flexibility to work from home or another location that suits your needs.
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