Development Manager - Milton Keynes

We are proud to be exclusively partnered with one of the UK's busiest housebuilders and resi-led developers, who are expanding their team in the Bucks/Beds/Herts region, to accommodate a growing pipeline of work. Alongside a lean local team and part of a wider regional office, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best. You will be leading on upcoming smaller and medium-sized projects and assisting a senior colleague with a major scheme in the region - which includes 1000+ homes, commercial and community space.

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Whether you are client-side already or keen to take your first step client side, you will really benefit from working within a highly experienced team. They are open to background of the incoming hire from planning, development or land background - providing you have a strong grasp of either planning or numbers and the aptitude/interest to learn!

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You will be involved in (among other responsibilities):

*Appraising potential development sites alongside land buying colleagues for viability and potential asset values.

*Managing pre-apps and planning applications through the development process, supporting by external planning consultants.

*Undertaking due diligence, valuations and development appraisals.

*Liaising with colleagues internally as well as managing external consultants.

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You will ideally:

*Have experience within planning and optimisation of schemes - whether that is in a consultancy, developer, HA or public body.

*Excellent communication, written and numerate skills.

*Be dedicated, a hard worker and team player.

·Have a driving license.

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Please apply here or give me (Kate) a call to discuss. My client is looking to find the right candidate as soon as possible - so if in doubt, do get in touch. I also have other clients and roles that may be of interest.

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If you do not hear anything back within one week, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, but I will retain your details for future roles.

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When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position via kpm@cobaltrecruitment.com.