Development Project Manager

On-site in Lancashire·Added 14 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: £60,000 a year
About £3,780 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Lancashire
Contract: Permanent
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A purpose-led role delivering meaningful benefits for customers and communities.
Enhanced holidays and family-friendly benefits.
SHPS pension scheme and life assurance.
Fully funded health cash plan and 24/7 medical support.
Employee Assistance Programme, counselling and mental health support.
Training, qualifications, mentoring and career development.
High-street, leisure and gym discounts.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Financial guidance and employee recognition programmes.

The role

Lead housing development, regeneration and estate renewal projects from feasibility through to construction, handover and benefits realisation. You will manage budgets, programmes, quality, risk and compliance while coordinating contractors, consultants and key partners.

Take ownership of complex housing development projects.
Join a purpose-led housing organisation delivering new homes.

What you'll do

Lead housing projects from feasibility and planning through to completion and handover.
Manage project programmes, budgets, risks, issues and change control.
Coordinate consultants, contractors, internal teams and external partners.
Support site identification, due diligence, feasibility and option appraisals.
Review development appraisals, cashflows and project viability.
Oversee design, planning, procurement and construction activity.
Manage statutory approvals, planning conditions, legal obligations and funding requirements.
Monitor contractor and consultant performance against programme, cost and quality.
Prepare business cases, approval papers and project reports.
Chair project, design-team and site meetings.
Undertake site inspections and progress reviews.
Monitor health and safety, building safety, quality and compliance.
Coordinate practical completion, operational readiness and handover.
Oversee defects, final accounts, funding evidence and post-project reviews.
Build effective relationships with residents, communities and public-sector partners.

The Successful Applicant

Experience delivering housing development, regeneration or residential construction projects.
Knowledge of the full development lifecycle, from feasibility to handover.
Strong project, programme, budget and risk-management skills.
Experience managing consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
The ability to assess development appraisals, cashflows and viability.
Knowledge of planning, procurement, design and construction.
Experience preparing business cases, approval reports and project updates.
Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder-management abilities.
A relevant project management qualification or equivalent experience.
A full UK driving licence where site travel is required.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Our client is a values-led housing organisation providing affordable homes and support services to local communities. It is continuing to invest in new homes, regeneration and estate renewal, creating an excellent opportunity to deliver projects with clear social impact.

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