Development Manager

WE ARE RECRUITING

Verto are looking for a Development Manager to join our team.

About Verto:

At Verto, we’ve revolutionised the property industry by building sustainable, energy-efficient homes, with no energy bills, designed for the future. We are committed to creating homes powered by renewable energy and integrating smart technology to deliver cutting-edge, eco-friendly living spaces. Our goal is to leave a positive legacy by creating homes that are good for people and good for the planet.

Our multi award-winning developments combine high-quality craftsmanship, stunning design, and environmental responsibility. We are passionate about promoting sustainability and believe that our homes can help change the world, one build at a time. By joining us, you'll be a key player in shaping the future of housing, while working with a company that cares deeply about both its customers and the planet.

JOB DESCRIPTION – DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Reporting to: Head of Development

Delegating to: Internal and External Staff

Working with: Internal: All Departments

External: Consultants, Sub-contractors, Solicitors, Landowners, Landowners’ agents, Estate Agents, Utility Service Providers, Local Planning Authorities, Statutory Consultees, Development Funders, Housing Associations, Parish/Town Councils, local interest groups and members of the public

Main Objectives:

• Identifying, evaluating and securing new land opportunities to meet business requirements and growth plans
• Viability appraisal and selection of new opportunities
• Responsibility for progressing developments
• Undertaking consultant tenders, appointing and managing specialist teams to design Zero-Carbon schemes and prepare planning applications
• Management and coordination of planning applications to successful determination
• Negotiation of S106 agreements and affordable housing provision
• Negotiating and managing the disposal of Verto’s affordable housing to Registered Providers
• Supporting the Finance team to obtain development funding

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate the acquisition of land opportunities developing a detailed knowledge of development and partnership opportunities and competitor activity within the region
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and Registered providers and potential JV partners to promote the business
• Evaluate and appraise feasibility and viability of new development opportunities
• Implement all internal procedures involved in investigating, reporting and ultimately purchasing land and obtaining planning consent
• Procure technical, legal and development information to advance site development
• Formulate and manage offers, co-ordinate investigations, negotiate with local authorities, agents and solicitors 
• Negotiate legal agreements with solicitors and third parties
• Coordinate external and internal personnel in the preparation and management of planning applications
• Understand the sales process and sales risk liaising closely with the Sales Team
• Ensure familiarity with the Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Delivery of viable and optimised projects to meet business plan requirements on programme

Your Benefits

Type:                                                                

Full time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm

Alternatively, we operate flexible working hours between 7am and 6pm e.g. 7am - 4pm, 9am - 6pm etc

Salary and Benefits:                                     

Highly Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience and Qualifications)

Performance Driven Bonus Package, up to 20%

30 Days’ Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution of 5%

Company Mobile

Car Allowance available

Private Health Insurance (incl. Immediate Family)

Employee Referral Programme

Perks at Work Store Discounts

PERSON SPECIFICATION – DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

(Requirements necessary for safe and effective performance in the job)

Skills and Knowledge

• Commercially aware
• Excellent time management with ability to multi task
• Professional aptitude and appearance at all times
• Ability to make decisions within authority
• Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
• Understanding of construction technology
• Attention to detail
• Inventiveness
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals and undertake comparable sales valuations
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the business
• Knowledge of Construction Design & Management Regulations

Qualifications and Training

• Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience
• Good level of IT literacy with experience MS Office and project management software

Experience

• Previous experience or ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of defined projects within budgetary constraints through commitment and determination and within set time limits
• Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including landowners, professional consultants, local authorities, Registered Providers/Clients involved in the development process
• Preparation and submission of planning applications and the planning system, development process, project appraisal Techniques, design and technical issues relevant to house building and affordable housing contracts
• Experience of obtaining development finance, either from public agencies, commercial lenders or internal funding facilities

Special Requirements

• Current full UK driving license