Job Description

Salary

72,302 per annum

Location

Home Based - Birmingham

This is a permanent

,

full time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week / 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

The role

We are looking to recruit a Delivery Development Manager, to join our South Team. Our South region stretches from the Midlands into the South East & South West. The majority of our new developments will fall into the SE and Midlands region, so a willingness to travel and flexibility is essential. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates residing within the Home Counties.


Within the role you will be responsible for the Project Management of multiple multi-million-pound construction projects with critical emphasis on providing specialist technical leadership for the design, construction, and delivery of specific development projects to time and budget. Meeting key milestones and objectives and building effective working relationships internally across the organisation and with Consultants, Contractors, Local Authorities, Homes England, the Greater London Authority and others.


The role will also encompass some new business, so the successful candidate must have pre-contract experience and the knowledge and skills to bring forward schemes from pre-contract into delivery. Experience of appraising schemes, and managing cashflow, alongside knowledge of planning legislation, JCT contracts and negotiation are crucial to this role.


The successful candidate will be a recognised construction and delivery expert able to solve complex problems.


This is a mobile role and there will be regular travelling. The successful candidate will be required to attend scheme progress meetings on a regular basis and team meetings and training which may be held out of region.


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We'd love to meet you!

What we're looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

Excellent knowledge of constructions standards, regulation and legislation including Health & Safety and proven experience of managing these at senior level Excellent IT skills and used to working with Microsoft functionalities, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook Knowledge and experience of different forms of building contract, familiarity with a range of building construction processes, experience of building refurbishment and new-build constructions Knowledge of Homes England/GLA funding funding and development procedures and relevant legislation Knowledge and experience of different types of Legal Agreements for Statutory Authorities Extensive experience of successful housing development, managing resources and delivering projects A track record of project management and negotiation Experience of supervising, monitoring and managing a team of professional and technical staff Experience in using project management software, word processing, spreadsheets and databases A relevant professional qualification and/or degree in construction

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.


As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made.

Closing date for applications 10 August 2025, with interviews taking place 14th August 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.


When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.


We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Benefits

Flexible working

including a nine-day fortnight

Holiday trade scheme and volunteer leave

Funded health

cash plan

Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay

Pension

contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities