Peabody has an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Development Manager to join our team in London. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and you will receive a salary of £32,000 to £37,000 per annum.
The Assistant Development Manager role:
We are looking for passionate and innovative professionals to join our development team. We have a large pipeline of schemes and the capacity and ambition to deliver even more.
Responsibilities of our Assistant Development Manager:
- Support the Senior Development Manager with achieving scheme objectives. Attend appropriate meetings and ensure that Peabody’s interests are protected. This may involve some scheme management under supervision.
- Manage and develop a good working relationship with consultant teams and contractor/developers to ensure that strategic and operational relationships are productive.
- Ensure that the delivery programme is delivered within approved parameters, and maximises financial returns and viability, with any variations and risk mitigation identified at the earliest opportunity.
- Ensure effective risk and budget management proactively on all schemes.
- To maintain effective and timely monthly reporting to Senior Development Manager, Regional Development Manager and the Head of Delivery on any adverse variance and the proposed risk mitigation to rectify.
- Maintain a high performing project management regime for all projects to meet agreed targets on quality and minimisation of defects.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Development Manager:
- This is an entry level position, so previous experience of construction/development is not essential, but would be advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communications with internal and external parties including residents.
- Proficiency in financial software systems and numerical analysis.
- Some basic understanding of contract law and statutory requirements would be advantageous.
- Evidence of negotiation skills
- A desire to promote Peabody as a brand and create a strong network in the sector.
- An understanding of the Housing Association sector would be preferred, but not essential.
Qualifications required of our Assistant Development Manager:
- None considered essential although professional qualification such as ARB, RTPI, RICS, MCIOB, APM etc. Are desirable.
Closing date and time: 17 July 2022-5.00pm.
If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to become our Assistant Development Manager please click ‘Apply’ now to be directed to our careers page and complete your application. Please monitor your emails also during this time.
Peabody is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
No agency interest