Development Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Group

The Company:

For almost a century, our client, based in Bristol, has been dedicated to supporting individuals throughout the region. They strive to build communities where people can thrive by offering opportunities to form meaningful connections, exercise their choices, and feel appreciated.

Their properties, ranging from charming country villages to upscale modern developments in and around Bristol and North Somerset, set the standard for contemporary living. Their communities feature an array of stylish apartments, meticulously designed for comfort. Residents enjoy gourmet cuisine, an active social environment, top-notch care and support services, and a wide array of impressive amenities.

The Role:

The purpose of Development Manager role is to deliver a cradle to grave development programme, to maximise the functionality and commercial opportunities.

The Development Manager role will report into the Head of Facilities and Projects. You will be responsible for building new dwellings or improving existing sites, managing and negotiating the acquisition, planning, design, and construction aspects of the company’s development projects, from inception to successful handover. Other key duties of the role will be to developing high-level masterplans for existing locations, assembling and managing consultant teams and engaging with senior stakeholders.

The Development Surveyor will have:

• Cradle to grave development experience
• Extensive experience within front end development, and master planning of sites
• Proven experience in assembling and managing consultant teams
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders
• MRICS qualification is highly desirable, however not essential

The Reward:

Along with a competitive salary, the Development Manager will receive:

• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days holiday, plus an extra 3 after 5 years service
• Retail discounts
• Flexible working policy
• Optional health care plan
• Staff fund, for difficult life moments
• Employee assistance and well-being support
• Eye tests and glasses
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Long service awards
• Free annual flu vaccines
• Credit union savings and loans
• On-site community fridges
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff meals from restaurant
• Enhanced leave policies
• Access to coach or mentor
• On going training and access to e-learning portal
• Career development and progression

If you are a Development Manager with master planning and cradle to grave development experience and are looking for an exciting new opportunity where you can really make a difference, then we want to hear from you! Please get in touch with Lucy Wynn, or submit your CV today and Lucy will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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