Senior Development Manager

Role Overview:

Join our team as a Senior Development Manager and take ownership of a diverse portfolio of exciting projects based Coventry. You will oversee a multi-million-pound development and lead a team through the entire development lifecycle—from acquisition to site handover. With a focus on maximising profitability, driving forward key milestones, and ensuring quality, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of large-scale project, with a value of £70m+, across various phases, from planning to delivery.
• Establish key date programmes and manage planning applications, ensuring smooth project progression.
• Oversee technical, legal, and planning processes for land acquisitions and development opportunities.
• Manage the consultant team for bid submissions and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensure the successful handover of projects to the delivery team post-planning consent.
• Represent the company professionally in meetings with external stakeholders, planning authorities, and potential clients.
• Collaborate with the pre-construction team to suggest value-adding ideas during bidding and planning phases.
• Oversee financial viability, cash flow projections, and ensure adequate funding is secured for the projects.
• Take responsibility for consultant fee budgets and project budgets for pre-planning phases.
• Manage the disposal of affordable housing units within Hill Residential schemes.
  
  

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all projects comply with Hill Quality Processes & Procedures.
• Support the ISO audits and ensure all technical and legal due diligence is handled with care.
• Ensure project designs reflect Hill Residential’s goals, ensuring quality outcomes in both market and affordable housing.
• Monitor financial appraisals, ensuring all risk and opportunity factors are accurately highlighted.
  
  

People & Team Development:

• Provide leadership and support to the Development Manager & Assistant Development Surveyor.
• Mentor and guide trainees, helping them progress in their careers and achieve their professional goals.
• Set clear briefs and deadlines for the pre-planning consultant team.
• Foster the development of Graduate and Development Surveyor Trainees, acting as a supervisor for their professional development.
  
  

Success Measures:

• Secure new development opportunities in line with the business plan.
• Deliver timely, accurate reports to the senior management team.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring financial responsibility and adherence to targets.
• Drive the successful acquisition, planning, and delivery of projects, ensuring quality and profitability.
• Maintain a track record of improving financial returns on major projects.
  
  

Skills & Experience:

• MRICS or equivalent qualification.
• Full membership of RPTI or RICS.
• Proven experience in large-scale development project management.
• Excellent commercial acumen, with a strong track record of improving financial returns.
• Experience in managing pre-planning and post-planning activities through to construction and delivery.
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive, “can-do” attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, multiple stakeholders, and cross-functional teams effectively.
  
  

Why Join Us?

If you are an experienced Development Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality projects and have the commercial acumen to drive profitability, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a key player in the growth and success of Hill Residential!

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, and Hill is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported to achieve their potential. If you require any additional support during the application or interview process, or if you would like the job description in an alternative format, please contact our Talent Team.

Apply now and take the next step towards your future!

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