Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Development Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale development projects from inception to completion.
About the Role
The Senior Development Manager will be responsible for managing key elements of projects, including feasibility studies, project planning, design, procurement, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage developments at various stages of the development life cycle from early concept to delivery and handover.
* Support the undertaking of initial site feasibility studies, identifying development opportunities and constraints.
* Contribute to the development & implementation of development strategies and supporting investment case, including optioneering analysis and the recommendation of optimum delivery approach.
* Prepare development briefs including project scope and deliverables, programme, budget and design team scopes of services.
* Coordinate and liaise across all development functions, seeking and managing inputs from both internal and external project teams and key stakeholders.
* Manage the appointment of design teams, other professional service providers and construction contractors (incl. scope definition, preparation of tender docs and tender evaluation).
* Engage with project stakeholders such as local authorities, utility providers, private developers and landowners; build and maintain working relationships.
* Proactively manage design teams and other professional service providers from a technical, programme and budgetary perspective.
* Work with the wider team for effective delivery of project work streams and delivery of projects.
* Administration and management of all project documentation, including contracts, monthly project reports, programmes, budgets and project registers and trackers.
Person Specifications / Requirements
* At least 5 years' experience in roles related to the property development sector.
* Have a real passion for delivering transformative developments, with residential experience very beneficial.
* Hold a recognised degree level qualification in project management/construction/development sector or related industry field.
* Have a strong project management skillset. Proactive management style and solutions oriented.
* Hold a good level of knowledge of the Irish or UK Planning, development and construction sectors (or relevant industry field).
* Have experience of stages of the development lifecycle from site feasibility through to construction.
* Can demonstrate technical knowledge and an understanding of technical principles such as the planning system, construction buildability, technical solutions and value engineering.
* Demonstrating commercial acumen and an understanding of commercial viability would be a distinct advantage.
* Can lead, manage and assist others; is able to provide direction and can communicate clear instructions; motivating and empowering others.
* Demonstrate a willingness to take on new responsibilities and the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team within a well-defined project organisation structure.
* Have a commitment to developing new skills and embracing new challenges.