Housing Development Manager

The role exists to strengthen the delivery of housing-led development across the West Midlands by providing rigorous technical and commercial appraisal of schemes before they enter the clients formal grant-funded programme. It focuses on assessing Local Authorities'' Pre-Programme Pipeline, which spans the Concept, Feasibility and Development stages, with the latter acting as the gateway into devolved funding. Client DetailsMy client is made up of a group of local authorities working together to make their region a better place to live. The government gives combined authorities the money and power to make decisions for their regions.DescriptionSupporting the time and cost-effective transition of schemes through the Pre Programme Pipeline process, and into the workflow of the clients Delivery team.Ensuring the robust appraisal of schemes and active oversight of respective opportunities through the pipeline.Dealing with complex development matters and/or grant structuring considerations to ensure the proposed solution addresses the problem commercially and with minimal risk.Working closely with LAs to achieve best value for the public purse.Advise the ISG on key projects whist acting in a timely matter, to support the board''s decision making.Playing the role of key conduit between LAs and other public institutions, including the end client and Homes England.Proactive intervention on projects, especially those which are not compatible with the client funding to either support ..... full job details .....