Senior Development Delivery Manager - Housing in London, London

Senior Development Delivery Manager - Housing Specialist

Location: Farringdon, Croydon, Maidstone, or Sittingbourne with hybrid working options available. Ongoing Contract, salary to be confirmed hourly.

Step into the world of housing development as a Senior Development Delivery Manager, where each day promises new challenges and opportunities to innovate. Based in vibrant locations such as Farringdon, Croydon, Maidstone, or Sittingbourne, this role allows for a dynamic working environment with both office-based and site-focused responsibilities. Join us for an ongoing contract that allows you to deeply impact the evolution of housing projects, all while maintaining a flexible work-life balance.

Perks and benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates that reflect your expertise and dedication.
- Embrace the hybrid working model, balancing time between our inspiring offices and on-site development projects.
- Career development opportunities to expand your skillset and propel your career forward in the housing sector.
- Gain a wealth of experience by working on diverse projects varying in scope and scale.
- Enjoy the benefits of locum work, which includes greater flexibility and exposure to a variety of experiences and sectors.

What you will do:
- Oversee a pipeline of projects with values ranging from £2.5m to a stunning £120m, ensuring they meet all financial and quality benchmarks.
- Facilitate the approval and expenditure within set limits to keep projects viable and on track.
- Inspire a fantastic culture within your team, ensuring everyone meets key performance indicators related to financial, quality, and time-sensitive milestones.
- Lead, manage, and support two Development Delivery Managers in executing the construction phases of several schemes, ensuring the highest standards.
- Identify and deliver new development opportunities, ensuring compliance with Southern Housing’s policies and processes.
- Ensure that all schemes are delivered on time, on budget, and to the high-quality standards Southern Housing is known for.
- Deliver monthly progress updates and maintain accurate contractor payment forecasts through our Sequel system or similar.
- Anticipate potential challenges and take corrective actions to keep all projects on track.
- Resolve any arising issues, especially those related to health and safety, build quality, contractor management, and building safety.
- Collaborate effectively with the Employer’s Agent to authorize value-for-money contractual payments efficiently.

Requirements:
- Expertise in the development and construction process across various building and tenure types.
- Solid understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding affordable housing development by a Registered Provider.
- Knowledge of contract law, procurement practices, and the intricacies of planning policy, building regulations, and Housing Association needs.
- Experience managing obligations for High Risk Buildings as per the latest regulations.

Life and work in our locations: With locations in Farringdon, Croydon, Maidstone, and Sittingbourne, you’ll be at the heart of vibrant communities that blend the historical with the contemporary. These offices offer exciting spaces that inspire creativity and collaboration. Enjoy the convenience of urban amenities while still being just a stepping stone away from scenic countryside escapes. Join us and be part of something meaningful, where your work contributes to the creation of quality homes and strong communities.

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