Senior Development Manager - Regeneration - SNG (Sovereign Network Group) : Job Details

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Development Manager to join our Regeneration and Major Projects Team. You'll be based out of our head office in Wembley, combining office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.

It's an exciting time to join us to help us deliver our ambitious development programme of 25,000 new homes over the next 10 years. Sovereign Network Group (SNG) provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose, crystalised within our sector leading Homes and Place Standard, is to provide quality affordable homes and thriving communities over generations.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Head of Regeneration, this role will be responsible for delivering a portfolio of new regeneration opportunities, in line with our regional development strategy. Ensuring compliance with SNG's internal procedures, the post holder will use their experience, knowledge and skill to drive scheme performance in line with business parameters and agreed programme timescales.

The role will lead the progression of complex regeneration projects, from inception, through the planning process to secure satisfactory planning consents, skilfully manage scheme risks, lead delivery partner selection and appointment for handover to the Delivery team.

What we need from you

• Significant experience in the housing development sector, a track record of taking projects from inception to acquisition, appointing and managing consultant teams to secure and deliver new opportunities.
• Awareness of the planning process and a track record of securing planning consents.
• Financially literate, with the ability to input and interpret complex development appraisal models.
• Experience of using learning from a range of roles within the housing, real estate development or related sector.
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial practices relevant to delivering new developments.
• Experience leading mixed teams of professions and using skills, with a track record of collective achievement.
• Experience effectively managing a diverse portfolio of high value mixed use and mixed tenure development projects simultaneously.

Your Benefits

We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary 
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!