£40,221 to £47,420
Full time, permanent
Be part of a small team to deliver a portfolio of projects which form part of the council's new build housing development programme.
What you'll be doing
You will undertake a variety of responsibilities to support the delivery of high-quality new housing developments on Council-owned land in Bristol, through the Council's new build affordable housing programme. This will include working closely with a Housing Development Manager or Construction Manager to support them on all aspects of development from inception, feasibility, design, construction and acquisitions, to handover of the homes to the client.
You will be part of a small team delivering new build projects via direct delivery of sites from feasibility studies, options appraisals, planning applications through to appointment of construction contractors, delivery on-site and handover, or through development agreements with Bristol City Council's Housing Company, Goram Homes, or through the acquisition of homes form the market.
The role will involve securing detailed planning consents on multiple, complex residential developments and leading on and delivering financial appraisals, working closely with our funders to ensure feasible and viable development proposals.
What you need to have
- Experience of housing development and are passionate about delivering high-quality new homes
- Demonstrable development experience and a track record of making a significant contribution to successful housing development projects
- Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification
- It would be beneficial for you to have relevant experience of working within a Local Authority, housing association, or other housing development role within a regulated environment
- Have a working knowledge of development and project viability experience, you will bring experience of working with a range of stakeholders to help deliver major capital projects
- You will also understand the policy context within which Local Authorities, housing associations and other developers operate, and how these policies impact the delivery of housing
How to apply
Submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet all of the criteria detailed in the Person Specification attached. You must apply via the link below, do not send CVs directly to us.
For further details see the Job Description and Person Specification.
For informal enquiries contact Martyn Pursey, Lead for the Council House Delivery Programme martyn.pursey@bristol.gov.uk or Declan Cooney, Senior Development Manager Declan.cooney@Bristol.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 2 September 2024