My client, a leasing house builder, are currently seeking a Development Manager,

The role of Development Manager, reports to the Managing Director.

Principal accountabilities of the Development Manager's role include:

* Act as the primary point of contact for the project throughout the planning, design and procurement stages

* Establish a development programme and drive the progress by active management to ensure targets are achieved

* Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance

* Manage the disposal of affordable units within the project. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts

* Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contracts in conjunction with the Land 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. Ensure all information produced achieves the project objectives

They are seeking someone with similar experience of working with a high-volume residential house builder