This position requires applicants to have a Degree level, or professional membership of a construction related institute, e.g. RICS, RIBA, RTPI, CIOB or extensive work experience in the sector. Here at Abri, we’re determined to do our part in tackling the housing crisis by building at least 1,000 homes per year and more to support our ambitious targets, we’re looking for a Senior Development Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of development projects from pre-contract to completion in our West Region. Including Somerset, Bristol and surrounding areas. You’ll play a key role in our Development team by compiling project briefs, setting up internal and external project teams and procuring and negotiating building works contracts to support successful delivery. In addition, you will manage and/or mentor Development Managers/Officers. With a keen eye for detail and a strong commercial awareness, you’ll take the initiative and identify opportunities to maximise the value of these schemes while ensuring they remain continuously viable. Not only must our new homes be completed to the highest of standards, they have to be delivered on time and within budget so excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to ensure we always meet or exceed on agreed timescales, budget and customer expectations will be essential. You will manage project risks appropriately, particularly around fire and have a good understanding of Health and Safety. You’ll be working with a range of stakeholders both internal and external including local authorities, Homes England and our development partners so being able to quickly build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders is a must. We have ambitious goals here, but through your decisiveness, persuasiveness and the ability to find creative solutions, you’ll help deliver on exciting corporate strategy and make a huge impact at Abri that won’t go unnoticed. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team as ambitious, dynamic and committed as you are so if this is the challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. INDABRI