We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East London, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Development Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the skills and resources of each function within the organisation together with appointing and managing external consultants to ensure that each development is optimized through efficient management.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience in managing non-standard residential developments through the critical elements of the development cycle. Lead and support the pre-construction process via the project team from handover to completion. Strong commercial orientation supported by financial modelling and budget control, able to extract maximum value from each project. Work in a team of people and coordinate the different contributors to a project. Prioritize and delegate as appropriate, to ensure all aspects of the job are completed to standard and on time. Effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required programmes are met. General background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification. Forecasting using CP12A & DA system. Coordinating activities and third parties to meet deadlines. Managing planning applications. Appointing and coordinating external consultants. Experience in an Assistant Development Manager role or similar. Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances 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. Ensure 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 coordination checklists on a regular basis. Set realistic programmes to determine construction starts, sales opening and selling periods. 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 Service Wayleaves / Easements Freehold Transfer Contracts About Us:
We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most. You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits:
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary Employee rewards portal with many more benefits Two paid volunteer days a year Pension with Legal & General:
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Agile Working:
Offers a flexible way of working. Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
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Experience in managing non-standard residential developments through the critical elements of the development cycle. Lead and support the pre-construction process via the project team from handover to completion. Strong commercial orientation supported by financial modelling and budget control, able to extract maximum value from each project. Work in a team of people and coordinate the different contributors to a project. Prioritize and delegate as appropriate, to ensure all aspects of the job are completed to standard and on time. Effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required programmes are met. General background knowledge in property combined with a relevant qualification. Forecasting using CP12A & DA system. Coordinating activities and third parties to meet deadlines. Managing planning applications. Appointing and coordinating external consultants. Experience in an Assistant Development Manager role or similar. Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances 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. Ensure 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 coordination checklists on a regular basis. Set realistic programmes to determine construction starts, sales opening and selling periods. 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 Service Wayleaves / Easements Freehold Transfer Contracts About Us:
We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most. You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits:
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary Employee rewards portal with many more benefits Two paid volunteer days a year Pension with Legal & General:
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Agile Working:
Offers a flexible way of working. Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
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