Development Project Manager

WDH is passionate about improving lives through supporting and improving communities. Its ambitious, multi-million-pound housing delivery programme is a core element of the organisation’s vision, ensuring the provision of more, high-quality affordable homes that meet the needs of existing residents, families in need of rehousing, and aspiring homeowners.  

New build activity is sourced, commissioned, and delivered by the Development service which comprises New Business, Delivery, Sales, and Aftercare teams who work closely together to provide robust end-to-end project management, with a key focus on outcomes for customers.

What you’ll be doing

Working alongside several equivalent roles and reporting to the Development Manager, Development Project Managers play a crucial and high-profile role in the delivery of new build projects, taking charge of the construction phase and proactively engaging with key stakeholders throughout to ensure that homes are delivered to scope, budget, and quality requirements.

You will hold a portfolio of delivery projects which will comprise land-led delivery, package deals, and acquisitions from the market, across a range of geographical locations. As such, there will be a requirement to be regularly ‘on-site’ to monitor progress of projects.

As part of your overall project management, you will be responsible for close monitoring and forecasting of project budgets, reporting on critical milestones, complying with funding requirements, managing contracts, collaborating with Clerks of Works, and directing appointed Consultants.

What we’re looking for

To join our forward-looking Development service and be an integral part of delivering our exciting new build programme, we’re looking for someone with:

• excellent communication skills and proven ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• project management experience;
• contract management knowledge;
• understanding of budget management;
• strategic awareness of the importance of affordable housing and the customer experience; 
• the ability to plan ahead and ensure effective risk mitigation; and
• self-motivation and a ‘can do’ attitude.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below. 

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact David Bagnall, Development Manager at [email protected]. 

Please note that interviews will be scheduled on week commencing 20 January 2025.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.