Development Project Delivery Manager (Social Housing)

Project Delivery Manager ( 1x permanent, 1x 12month FTC) £57,000 including £2000 car allowance Bedfordshire, Hybrid Monday - Friday Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Social Housing Development Project Delivery Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of residential development schemes, overseeing projects from the early procurement stages through to successful completion.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys having genuine responsibility for projects and is confident managing budgets, programmes, contractors, risks and stakeholder expectations.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality new homes while ensuring projects remain commercially viable, compliant and on track.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the delivery of residential development schemes through to practical completion. Lead the procurement of contractors, consultants and other professional services. Manage project finances, including budgets, cashflow, expenditure and scheme viability. Develop and monitor delivery programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved. Identify, assess and manage project risks, taking early action where issues arise. Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants and external partners throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure developments meet all relevant planning, contractual, regulatory and statutory requirements. Prepare accurate project updates, financial forecasts and performance reports for senior stakeholders. Maintain effective relationships with local authorities, funding bodies, development partners and other key stakeholders. Assist with funding applications, grant monitoring and compliance requirements. Promote high standards of construction quality, health and safety and overall project performance. Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and outcomes.About You: You'll have a proven background in residential development or housing project delivery, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities from inception through to completion. Strong experience delivering residential development projects. Good knowledge of construction, procurement and planning procedures. Proven ability to manage project budgets, financial forecasts, programmes and risk. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and external suppliers. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Confidence working with a range of external partners, contractors and professional advisers. Previous experience within the housing sector would be highly beneficial. Knowledge of Homes England funding and grant compliance would be advantageous. A commercially aware, organised and proactive approach to project management. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver against challenging deadlines.Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for residential development and the delivery of high-quality new homes.

Take ownership of significant residential development projects. Make a tangible contribution to the creation of new homes and thriving communities. Work collaboratively with experienced professionals across development, construction and housing. Develop your career within an organisation committed to growth and continuous improvement. Build strong relationships across a wide range of professional and external stakeholders. Play a key role in delivering projects that have a lasting impact on local communities