Development Manager – Milton Keynes

We are proud to be exclusively partnered with one of the UK's busiest housebuilders and resi-led developers, who are expanding their team in the Bucks/Beds/Herts region, to accommodate a growing pipeline of work. Alongside a lean local team and part of a wider regional office, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best. You will be leading on upcoming smaller and medium-sized projects and assisting a senior colleague with a major scheme in the region - which includes 1000+ homes, commercial and community space. Whether you are client-side already or keen to take your first step client side, you will really benefit from working within a highly experienced team. They are open to background of the incoming hire from planning, development or land background - providing you have a strong grasp of either planning or numbers and the aptitude/interest to learn! You will be involved in (among other responsibilities): *Appraising potential development sites alongside land buying colleagues for viability and potential asset values. *Managing pre-apps and planning applications through the development process, supporting by external planning consultants. *Undertaking due diligence, valuations and development appraisals. *Liaising with colleagues internally as well as managing external consultants. You will ideally: *Have experience within planning and optimisation of schemes - whether that is in a consultancy, developer, HA or public body. *Excellent communication, written and numerate skills. *Be dedicated, a hard worker and team player. · Have a driving license. Please apply here or give me (Kate) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest. If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles. When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via kpm@cobaltrecruitment.com.

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