Development & Planning Manager

Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a local not for profit developer, to appoint an experienced Development & Planning Manager to join their busy development team to ensure successful client side delivery of residential and mixed use projects in the area. Key Responsibilities * Manage and coordinate a portfolio of residential development and regeneration projects. * Lead development projects from initial feasibility through planning, procurement, construction and handover. * Assess potential development sites and opportunities, including planning, technical and commercial considerations. * Coordinate planning applications and work with Local Planning Authorities to secure planning permissions. * Manage external planning consultants, architects, engineers, development consultants and other professional advisers. * Provide advice on planning policy, affordable housing requirements, Section 106 agreements and planning obligations. * Review development proposals and assess their viability, risks, programme and deliverability. * Support land acquisition and disposal activities, including due diligence and development appraisals. * Prepare and review development appraisals, budgets, cash flows and project business cases. * Monitor project programmes, costs, risks and key milestones. * Work closely with development, asset management, finance, housing, legal and procurement teams. * Manage relationships with development partners, housebuilders, contractors and local authorities. * Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications and monitor progress through the planning process. * Identify and manage planning, technical, financial and delivery risks. * Ensure developments comply with relevant planning, building regulations, housing standards and the organisation's development requirements. * Support the procurement and appointment of consultants and contractors in accordance with procurement requirements. * Monitor development partners and contractors to ensure agreed obligations and quality standards are achieved. * Provide regular reporting to senior management and relevant governance / project boards. * Assist with the delivery of affordable housing and wider regeneration objectives. * Ensure completed schemes are effectively handed over to operational and asset management teams