Housing Development Manager - Oxfordshire
JOB_54037044812220Job type
PermanentLocation
Home Counties RegionWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£55,000 - £60,000
Housing Development Manager Opportunity - Home Counties - Permanent Role
Your new company
An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking housing development company working closely with the wider public sector, with an ambition to accelerate housing delivery, including affordable housing, across the Home Counties. You will join an organisation who have a growing development pipeline which spans regeneration, mixed-tenure housing, and additional strategic residential projects. As a development manager, you will play a key role in bringing schemes forward from concept through to planning, and into delivery.
Your new role
You will be responsible for progressing residential development opportunities through planning, appraisal, and pre-construction stages of the development life cycle. This is a diverse role spanning a blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills. You will work closely with planners, architects, consultants and local authority teams to ensure that developments are both viable and deliverable.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an individual who is able to combine development expertise with excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. You may currently be working within:
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
An opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking housing development company working closely with the wider public sector, with an ambition to accelerate housing delivery, including affordable housing, across the Home Counties. You will join an organisation who have a growing development pipeline which spans regeneration, mixed-tenure housing, and additional strategic residential projects. As a development manager, you will play a key role in bringing schemes forward from concept through to planning, and into delivery.
Your new role
You will be responsible for progressing residential development opportunities through planning, appraisal, and pre-construction stages of the development life cycle. This is a diverse role spanning a blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills. You will work closely with planners, architects, consultants and local authority teams to ensure that developments are both viable and deliverable.
- Lead residential development schemes through feasibility, planning, and pre-delivery phases.
- Manage and coordinate planning applications, ensure timely submission and progression throughout the planning process.
- Interpret planning policy and advise on development opportunities, risks, and constraints.
- Work with planning consultants, engineers, and specialist advisors to prepare development proposals.
- Produce and review development appraisals through Argus Developer (or a similar appraisal software).
- Assess land values, project costs, cash flows, and financial viability to support investment decisions.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking an individual who is able to combine development expertise with excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. You may currently be working within:
- A local authority development team.
- A council-owned housing company.
- A registered provider or housing association.
- A private sector residential developer.
- A development consultancy or planning consultancy.
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity to deliver projects that create lasting social impact.
- Exposure to a varied and growing development portfolio.
- Ability to take advantage of hybrid working arrangements, including working from home, and management of your own diary.
- A competitive salary and excellent benefits package which includes a contributory pension scheme.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Housing Development Manager - OxfordshireJOB_540370448122202026-07-082026-10-06
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