Development Project Manager

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Development Project Manager

Reporting to the Head of Development- Cube Homes, the Development Project Manager will focus on the delivery of new development projects to agreed time, cost and quality parameters and assist with the identification, negotiation and acquisition of new business opportunities to support Cube's growth and profitability ambitions.

Cube Homes are an award winning house builder who build market sale and private rented properties around the North West of England. Through innovative design our goals are to deliver the highest quality standards, implementing energy efficiency and sustainability into the homes we build, and provide the best customer service we can.

Cube Homes is the market sale development arm of Great Places Housing Group, so whilst social purpose is very much at the core of what we do, we balance this responsibly with a commercial perspective to ensure our vision is sustainable in the longer term. Cube Homes is a 'profit for purpose' business model, meaning our profits from the business are gift aided to Great Places Housing Group's social value programme directly enhancing the lives of the people in the communities where we work.

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking contract management and administration, including attendance at site meetings and progress review site visits.
• Managing and assisting cost consultants in the preparation of: cost estimates, schedules of work, tender and contract documentation.
• Project managing the plot sales and marketing process, liaising with key stakeholders including sales agents, marketing agencies and plot sales solicitors; ensuring sales revenues and sales rates are maximised.
• Negotiating construction contracts and assisting in the acquisition of land / buildings to deliver best value for money for the organisation.
• Assisting in the identification of new development opportunities to meet the organisation's growth and profitability targets; supported by maintaining a strong network of contacts.
• Formally appointing contractors, consultants, solicitors, valuers, site investigation reports, site surveys etc. in line with Great Places/Cube Homes procurement policies and procedures.
• Managing the design, development and planning process for new developments/opportunities.
• Preparing and maintaining scheme appraisals and cash flow forecasts within the parameters of annual budgets and targets -using the organisation's appraisal and cash flow management software including Argus and Sequel.
• Managing scheme developments, ensuring all development administration takes place to agreed timetables and budgets, and in accordance with the organisation's Development Procedure Guide.
• Financial management of projects, including coding and payment of invoices and monitoring of cash flows ensuring they remain within approved budgets.
• Monitoring and reporting on the risks associated with schemes. Ensuring site specific health and safety data is collected and collated for review.
• Liaising with consultants, solicitors, valuers, local authority, contractors, developers and if necessary, Homes England representatives.
• Preparing written reports for approval by Directors and/or Board.
• Providing an effective handover of completed homes to both the customer and Cube's Customer Care Co-ordinator, and managing schemes during the defects liability period, including following up reported defects and liaising with customers and contractors.
• Undertaking feasibility studies and financial appraisals of potential new developments.
• Assisting with the development of scheme concepts and the preparation of options appraisals to determine best and optimal use.
• Undertaking market research to support value assumptions, absorption rates and product mix.
• Managing the acquisition process of land and property.
• Sharing information with internal departments through appropriate channels at handover such as Sequel property attributes H&S files, address schedules, warranty information, etc.
• Preparing files for audit, external plot sales, solicitors and for submission to lending authorities (in accordance with the organisation's and funders requirements).
• Assisting colleagues with information gathering, investigations, warranty claims and rectification works related to latent defects.
• Assisting with continually reviewing and improving the Development Procedure Guide in line with lessons learnt on projects.
• Representing Cube at external meetings with agencies, funders, customers and so on as appropriate, some of which may be outside usual hours.

What you'll need

• A degree level qualification in a related subject eg Construction Management, Surveying, Project Management etc. is desirable.
• Membership of, or currently working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, APM) is also desirable.
• Previous experience in a property development delivery role is essential.
• Project management experience and a track record of delivery; on budget, on time and to high quality standards.
• Knowledge of the property development process; the built environment and the principles of good design.
• Knowledge of building contract procurement and contract management.
• Experience of working within a prescribed framework, but capable of thinking creatively to resolve problems.
• Ability to develop Cube Home's profile and generate new business.
• Ability to liaise effectively with other departments to ensure delivery of wider corporate goals.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise reports; including cashflow reports.
• Experience of using Argus and Sequel (or other similar appraisal and cashflow management software).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to represent Cube Homes (and Great Places) at a variety of levels.
• Ability to produce development appraisals.
• Self-sufficiency in terms of administration.
• IT literate - including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Understanding of residential market dynamics.

What we need from you

• Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places.
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity.
• A passion for residential development
• Ability to generate and prioritise own workload in order to progress and manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
• Integrity and accountability
• Positive team contributor and able to coach and provide training/mentoring to others
• You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

• Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)

• WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members

• Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays

• Flexi Time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year

• Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' Compliance based training bonuses paid annually

• Professional Fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague

• The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more

• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing