About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in either our Bristol or Exeter office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style, working 2 days per week in the office and 3 from home. As such, it is a requirement for candidates to be able to work at least 2 days per week from your designated office.
The overall purpose of the role is to identify, secure and deliver a range of development projects on time, budget and to the required standards, in accordance with the Group Development Strategy.
You'll be able to demonstrate
Essential:
- Sound project management experience in Development.
- Excellent social housing market knowledge.
- Proven track record of successful residential new build development, working with contractors and managing development teams on site, maintaining contractual provisions and standards.
- Experience of leading, managing and motivating large teams.
- Knowledge and experience of budget and managing projects.
- Up to date knowledge of UK planning regulations, building regulations, standards, contract management and law.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Sound understanding of funding models with the ability to provide credible analysis to the Development Management Team.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software
- Understanding of national regeneration and development agenda.
- Experience and understanding of social housing legislation and regulation including health and safety, risk management, and environmental and sustainability issues.
- Demonstrates the Guinness behaviours.
- Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Educated to degree level and/or relevant professional qualification in Project Management, Property, Architecture, Planning, or Construction.
Desirable:
- Accredited RICS, RIBA, RTPI or similar
- NEBOSH accredited or similar Health and Safety qualification.