Interim Development Manager

MMP is working with one of their Housing Association Clients in Cambridgeshire who are seeking for a new Development Manager to join the business with immediate effect on an interim basis this opportunity will be paying up to £375 Per Day Inside IR35. Role: Development Manager Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: Paying up to £375 Per Day Inside IR35 Duties: Identify, generate and directly manage a range of new housing opportunities within our clients defined geographical area of operation in the pursuit of our business objectives and in line with the approved Growth Strategy. To be responsible for the project management of several new housing schemes during the acquisition, pre-construction and contract phases through to practical completion. Supporting closely the Assistant Director, Development in the pursuit of expanding business objectives. Ensure that all new homes meet the defined needs of the end customer and makes a positive contribution to our clients asset base. statutory compliance. Responsibilities: * Seek, negotiate, and secure Site Acquisitions and S.106 or other new build, refurbishment and/or regeneration opportunities for the company in accordance with the board approved Growth Strategy and Business Plan objectives. * Assess development opportunities, including options for tenure mix, design, use, grant funding, and partnership working to optimise the benefit to our client and group companies contributing positively to its core business objectives. * Develop and manage key relationships with land owners, agents, developers, grant providers, strategic partners, and other external stakeholders. * Proactively lead on a number of schemes ensuring the successful delivery of new housing projects from acquisition stage through to completion, occupation, up to and including End of Defects (EoD) stage. * Assess the financial viability and risks of proposed development schemes, assisting the Assistant Director of Development in securing approval by way of the presentation of appropriate appraisals and reports for consideration to Growth Board, Homes and Investment Committee, and main clients Board(s) as appropriate. * Be accountable for compiling and completing all necessary information required for Charging in line with procedural requirements in a timely manner to ensure that projects are chargeable Page 2 of 7 Action Commitment Excellence Integrity Teamwork on completion and that our client is fully compliant with all legal and funding requirements associated. * Maintaining comprehensive electronic records on all projects, including maintaining Homes England's IMS (Investment Management System) as required on an ongoing basis for projects, including preparation of business case submissions for funding, ensuring information is accurate and provided in a timely manner to ensure grant and/or other approvals are secured on time. * Project Management responsibility of expenditure in line with approved budgets allocated for each scheme. Report and seek approval for any project budget variances in line with established governance criteria. Check payments for arithmetical compliance, and alignment with established our client procedures for authorisation of payments. * Monitor and manage the fees for all consultants employed on individual projects. * Responsible for providing updates and creating reports for Growth Board, Homes and Investment Committee, Directors Team, and our clients Board(s) as required. Ensure continued assessment and mitigation of key project risks throughout the life of the project. Identify and communicate any risks occurring during the construction phase including mitigation and or control measures. * Proactively provide advice on the appropriate procurement method(s) prior to contract, for approval by the Assistant Director of Development or Directors Team as appropriate. Ensure that schemes are procured in line with our client approved financial metrics and design / specification standards. * Liaise closely with all internal stakeholders / client departments to ensure projects are delivered in line with approved time and budget constraints. * Advise on and update as appropriate improvements to the handover process of new homes to ensure a smooth transition into housing management / shared ownership sale, ensuring that full and appropriate handover packs are prepared, including all statutory certification. * Actively contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives, provide feedback, identify and implement improvements in policies, processes and procedures as required including the customer journey. * Support the process of stock rationalisation as may be required by other services. Role: Development Manager Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: Paying up to £375 Per Day Inside IR35