Cross Keys Homes
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Mar 29, 2026
Full time
Development Manager £59,238-£62,356 per annum + Car Supplement Peterborough/Remote Full-Time Permanent Full Time - 37 Hours per week Monday - Friday - Permanent Field-based, blended with remote and home-working Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, affordable homes that make a genuine difference to communities? Do you thrive in a role where you can shape development strategy, manage exciting housing projects, and build strong stakeholder relationships? If so, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Development Manager to join our Development Directorate. You will play a key role in identifying, securing, and delivering new housing opportunities in line with our ambitious Growth Strategy. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of housing schemes through acquisition, design, planning, procurement, construction, and completion-ensuring our new homes meet the needs of our customers and add value to our asset base. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is driven by producing excellent outcomes for residents and communities. Key Responsibilities Identify, assess and secure new development opportunities including land, S106, regeneration and refurbishment schemes. Lead multiple projects from acquisition to practical completion and End of Defects (EoD), ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required standards. Develop strong relationships with landowners, agents, developers, local authorities, consultants, grant providers, and other key stakeholders. Produce financial appraisals, risk assessments, and business cases for internal and board-level approval. Manage budgets, costs, and consultant fees effectively, ensuring robust governance and financial compliance. Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation, including for funding and charging requirements. Coordinate with internal teams including Housing, Sales, Finance, Assets, Governance, Lettings, Marketing and more. Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement, including enhancements to customer journeys, handover processes, and development standards. About You You will bring: Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in managing residential development projects, ideally delivering affordable housing. Detailed understanding of development and planning processes. Knowledge of construction methods, including modern methods of construction (MMC). Experience in financial modelling, viability assessment, and risk analysis. Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail. Confident user of Microsoft Office. Desirable Background in a technical construction field (e.g., Architecture, Surveying). Experience with SDS Proval/Sequel or similar financial assessment software. Project management qualification. Qualifications Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant construction-related discipline, or substantial relevant experience. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel. If you have the experience and drive to help us achieve our vision, we'd love to hear from you! Please see attached job description for full details of the role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay!