Development Officer (Housing Association)

Development Officer required on a permanent basis by a Housing Association in Belfast

Your new company
The services of Hays have been retained by our client, an established and growing Housing Association, to recruit a Development Officer on a permanent basis to assist with their long-term growth plans.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Development, you will assist with the delivery of high quality homes, which will involve all aspects of development from inception to handover and final closure, encompassing feasibility, design, planning, construction and project management / delivery management.
This will include:
Assisting in all aspects of control and supervision of projects within the development process.Analysing the need for housing provision and preparing project applications (e.g. surveys, valuations, economic investment appraisals).Coordinating the process of scheme design, detailed design, preparation of contract documentation, planning negotiations and applications.Regularly reviewing and assessing contract performance, expenditure and quality.Monitoring and recording contractor and consultant performance.Monitoring defects in conjunction with the Asset Management team.Assisting in monitoring consultants to ensure that the brief is met, costs contained, and that optimum standards are maintained.Managing any non-performance issues within the design team.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
A Degree qualification (or equivalent) in construction / property development or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience gained in the last 5 years of delivering new build/social housing, or;An HND/HNC qualification (or equivalent) in construction / property development or related field (or working towards this) and a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the last 5 years of delivering new build/social housing.
Additionally, you should have:

Experience of development scheme feasibility studies and financial appraisalsExperience of negotiation and co-ordination of building contracts Productive interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholdersExperience of the construction process and in construction project management, including NEC Contracts and/or Development Agreements.
What you'll get in return
This position offers the opportunity to work with an established and growing Housing Association in an important role that will assist in the delivery of much-needed new homes.
This role offers a great degree of variety as you will oversee the delivery of projects from inception to completion.
What you need to do now
Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest. # 4587446

Location: Belfast, GB

Posted Date: 11/23/2024