Assistant Development Manager

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager to join our Planning and Development team, where you will play a key part in delivering the vision of Brabazon through residential delivery! 

You'll lead the day-to-day management of medium to large-scale residential projects with support from senior colleagues. These will range from open market sale houses and apartments, as well as other forms of residential projects, such as buy to rent and the private rented sector, student and retirement, with elements of mixed-use within them. 

What you'll do

You'll prepare project briefs informed by market conditions, business drivers and site constraints, as well as managing the delivery of implementable planning consents through to handover to the technical and construction teams for project execution. 

You'll ensure all stages of the project align with commercial objectives and contribute to the broader business strategy. Project Gross Development Values will range from approximately £10m to £50m.

Throughout the RIBA stages, you'll be able to draw upon experience to direct and understand the implications of optioneering, testing these against appraisals and showing a clear understanding of technical and construction implications, seeking engagement with internal or external expertise to resolve or explore any important implications.

An understanding of current market requirements and how to deliver these within a project is essential. 

Your main accountabilities will cover:

• leading residential development projects from concept through to planning and technical stages (RIBA 0 > 3+), securing deliverable planning consent in line with commercial appraisals
• acting as the client representative, managing the design team and coordinating the project vision
• advising and working with the delivery team through construction and occupation, ensuring that the development aspirations and the build requirements are maintained and that we deliver the project successfully as a single integrated YTL team
• coordinating the cost information working with internal departments through the planning stages
• preparing and managing budgets, request approvals (RFAs) and tollgate (internal sign-off) documents
• preparing high-level project programmes with the YTL programming team and providing regular progress updates
• providing a monthly summary progress report to the Planning and Development Director identifying emerging trends and risks
• proactive engagement with construction, commercial, and marketing teams throughout the design phase to secure buy-in
• managing key project milestones, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and stakeholder expectations
• working with the sales and marketing team (and asset team where appropriate) to ensure the correct brief for unit mix; typologies and specifications are delivered for the current market and target audience
• understanding and assisting in taking proactive action to prevent losses and maximise profitability throughout the delivery of a project
• being involved in the commercial appointments in conjunction with the commercial team, ensuring contractual and claim correspondence is suitably actioned within agreed timeframes
• ensuring design corresponds with the cost plan and guide the cost planners so they understand key aspects of the project early
• promoting the company and site safety culture
• understanding client responsibilities for CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act (BSA), including HRB's
• working with the SHEQ Manager and Principal Designers to ensure that all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and the company's health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• identifying potential project risks and opportunities early on; mitigating or capitalising on them where possible
• working closely with the delivery team to ensure all residential projects are delivered to the highest quality standards, within budget and on time
• maintaining thorough records of all project communications, including drawings, contracts, and other relevant documents.

What you'll need

• A degree or Masters level of education is desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications (RICS, RTPI, RIBA, etc) are desirable.
• Experience working on residential projects.
• Passionate about placemaking, design and people and understand how this is translated into the commercial success of the project.
• A background in planning, surveying, project management, or architecture with clear professional experience in these fields.
• Operational UK experience in project management is desirable.
• Previous experience and a good understanding of affordable housing delivery requirements through Section 106 agreements.
• Experience in delivering projects within cost and knowledge of required specifications/standards.
• Understand drafting and discharging of planning conditions.
• The ability to lead and chair meetings with clear communication skills both visual and verbal.
• Competent in managing design and cost to ensure the cost plan of the project is managed accurately through the design stages.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong communicator and able to work closely with the operations team to deliver the visions for the projects.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and construction delivery/phasing to ensure projects are maximised from a marketability and delivery perspective.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.