Development Manager / Senior Development Manager

About the job:

FEC are a leading global developer with a proven track record of delivering innovative residential projects. With a commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to transforming ideas into tangible, thriving communities. We are an ambitious company with big plans, and we expect a lot from our employees. In return we offer a vibrant working environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. At FEC, we prioritise professional growth and development, providing ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

Reporting into the Project Director, the Development Manager / Senior Development Manager will play an Integral part of the development team. Delivering solutions from inception to completion, across built form, infrastructure and public realm.

We fully expect that this role will be a key part in delivering our Collyhurst project and will be specifically focused on lower density family housing, therefore experience in the planning, design and delivery of family housing and estate regeneration is preferable as well as experience within an RP or house builder.

What's the role?

• Support and lead aspects of the delivery of residential and mixed-use projects to project completion including all aspects of development planning, design and delivery.
• Ensure co-ordination, interface and integration of project within wider regeneration programme.
• Assimilation and coordination of design teams, coordination of planning, design including planning applications.
• Coordination and reporting of project budget, financial performance, cost and risk working in conjunction with FECs Commercial and Delivery teams.
• Meet budget objectives and make necessary adjustments based on financial analysis.
• Coordinate internal resources and contractors to ensure the smooth execution of all elements of their project, based on skill level, time capacity and individual strengths.
• Support in the preparation of grant funding applications and subsequent ongoing management and reporting of funding claims.
• Lead and attend development meetings internally and externally with key stakeholders and consultants.
• Manage and develop complex stakeholder relationships across a variety of important partners including local community, local businesses, internal and external contractors, City Council and Homes England.
• Preparation of consultancy / contract briefs, tender analysis and award.
• Instructing design teams and dealing with contactors, legal teams, agents and key stakeholders.
• Utilise your past experiences in working autonomously and in delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Working proactively an in collaboration with our joint venture partners promoting and protecting FECs position, whilst ensuring projects are successfully delivered and achieving joint ventures objectives.
• Be an ambassador for the FEC brand.

What we need:

• Proven background in real estate and property development ideally with a registered provider or house builder.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working at a professional level with a property developer, RP or housebuilder in planning and delivering regeneration or residential schemes.
• Experience managing a broad range of stakeholders including reporting to stakeholders via Board Reports and progress updates.
• Experience working with contactors throughout the development process to handover.
• Relevant qualification in building, engineering, project management, urban design, business, architecture, land or other relevant discipline and/or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and lead in a quite dynamic environment. The candidate will be expected to be proactive and define solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Person centred skills must include commercial acumen, resilience, excellent communication and presentation skills.

What's in it for you?

• 26 days annual leave increasing with service
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Voluntary benefits including gym membership discounts and cycle to work

Equal Opportunities:

It is the Company's policy to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. Furthermore, the Company will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above grounds.