Assistant Development Manager

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our team within Countryside Partnerships Home Counties North at our Cheshunt office. As our Assistant Development Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Land & Development Managers in the pre-construction phases of their development projects, including feasibility, legal, design, planning and health and safety related activities.

We are pleased to say, this role can accommodate agile working arrangements.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working arrangements possible for this role
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Private Healthcare
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more…
In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.
Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
A keen interest in Development or preconstruction activities
Good geographic knowledge of the area
Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals.
Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation.
Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility.
Professional manner
Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels.
Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the Yorkshire area, with access to a vehicle daily.
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Desirable –

A desire to continue with further education.
Some experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing, Care or Property Development
More about the Assistant Development Manager role…

Assist others in the assessment of new business opportunities.
Research and review planning applications, in conjunction with others to identify site constraints and opportunities.
In collaboration with the team undertake feasibility assessments using group software.
Assist with the preparation of land and build contracts, to ensure land is secured and contracts are entered into in line with agreed timescales.
Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required.
Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries.
Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems
When required organise and administrate meetings and provide information as requested to do so.
Provide support to the team at external meetings and events, e.g. pre application planning meetings and public consultation events. This may require out of hours working.
Resolve problems in collaboration with other team members
Maintain project folders in order to ensure accurate record keeping and audit compliance.
Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression.
Collaborate with colleagues as required to share information and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
Any other task deemed necessary to the role.