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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Leicester. As our Senior Development Manager, you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation, and construction teams.

The Senior Development Manager will be expected to coordinate the skills and resources of each function within the organisation together with appointing and managing external consultants to ensure that each development is optimised through efficient management.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position
Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process
Good geographic knowledge of the area
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals
Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the areaDesirable…

Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safetyMore about the Senior Development Manager role…

Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances to lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects. Give advice to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and where appropriate coordination with the Technical team.
Ensuring the active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team
Settlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis.
Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.
Liaison with the Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department as required to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including:
Conveyance Plans
Section 38 / 104 Agreements
Open Space Agreements
Service Wayleaves / Easements
Freehold Transfer Contracts
Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.
Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software
Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts
Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design.
Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare 'offer documentation' as required.
Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
Any other task deemed necessary to the role.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

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