Development Manager - Cobalt Housing Limited : Job Details

We’re looking for a Development Manager to join our Team!

As our Development Manager you will lead on the identification and delivery of multiple, mixed tenure development and regeneration projects. You will be self-motivated and take full responsibility for schemes which form Cobalt's development and regeneration pipeline and approved programme.

You will lead a team of professionals coordinating the production of design solutions, including employers requirements, specifications, bills of quantities, drawings and all other contract and tender documents required for contractors and consultant for related projects. You will also be required to ensure compliance with all development processes and procedures incorporating current legislative regulations such as Planning, Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and Building Safety.

Experience we’re looking for:

· Formal management training, ideally leading to a qualification (e.g., CIH, MBA).

· Proven line management experience within the social housing property development and regeneration sector, with experience of managing teams of multi-disciplinary consultants and contractors.

· Significant knowledge of property development and regeneration in a social housing environment maintaining quality and best practice in relation to customer communication and aftercare.

· Experience of managing and leading high-performance within a Development, Regeneration and Sales team.

· Excellent practical working knowledge of the residential property development process including a good understanding of modern methods of construction and renewable technologies.

· Experience of construction contract procurement including the negotiation of Golden Brick Contracts and Development Agreements

· Advanced ability to carry out, coordinate and interpret development appraisals, manage budgets, and write and present reports.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have the flexibility to work outside of standard hours to meet organisational needs, or attend meetings as required.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

The Company

Cobalt Housing is a registered housing association based in North Liverpool. We manage and maintain around 6,000 affordable homes in Fazakerley and Sparrow Hall, Croxteth and Norris Green.

We carry out a wide range of economic, neighbourhood and community regeneration activities and believe that, by providing quality places to live and support to those who need it, we play our part in developing thriving communities where people are proud to live and can be their best.