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Assistant Development Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Durham, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
You'll be part of a small but dynamic team that works closely together to deliver high-value outcomes across our property development projects. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site and office visits as required.
As Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time and within budget, while proactively managing risk, driving efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety are never compromised.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Senior Development Manager and senior leadership in implementing project strategy
Lead project teams in developing concepts into deliverable designs
Coordinate and prepare commercial assessments and appraisals with internal teams
Prepare reports for senior management and project boards
Manage and chair internal and external project meetings
Oversee planning applications and coordinate responses
Negotiate planning conditions and Section 106 agreements
Maximise commercial potential and resolve planning or technical challenges
Coordinate Health & Safety and undertake site risk assessments
Lead budgeting and manage procurement processes
Manage appointments and contracts with external consultants
Establish and direct project teams, including programme planning
Guide development briefs, marketing strategies, and site sales
Maintain stakeholder engagement (e.g. local authorities, councillors, landowners, community groups)
Support identification, acquisition, planning, and delivery of new development opportunities
Promote and ensure compliance with company project management frameworks and quality standards
Ensure all projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, and targets
Provide monthly management reporting and KPIs to senior leadershipTeam Support
Report to the Senior Development Manager and assist with tasks across the project portfolioAbout You
Essential:
Proven experience in managing property development projects
Solid understanding of planning processes and policies
Strong project management skills within a property-related environment
Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and appraisals
Familiarity with legal, statutory, and health & safety considerations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement
UK driving licenceDesirable:
Recognised property-related qualification (MRICS or MRTPI preferred)
Experience in residential development from a housebuilder or consultancy perspective
Working knowledge of MS Project and structured project management processesKey Personal Attributes:
Commercially minded and strategically driven
Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Personable, collaborative, and self-aware
Resilient and adaptable to change
Committed to integrity, teamwork, and high standards
Broad understanding of development-related technical disciplinesBefore You Apply
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