Pre-Development Manager

Overview of Business We are partnered with a leading 5 PLC housebuilder to appoint a Pre-Development Manager. This is a key role within the development function, supporting the progression of residential sites from land acquisition through planning, technical approvals and ultimately to construction start. Job description Reporting into the Development Director, you will take ownership of projects from the point a site is secured by the Land team through the pre-development process. You will ensure schemes progress efficiently through planning, design, approvals and associated technical workstreams, coordinating internal stakeholders and external consultants to achieve programme objectives. While planning experience is important, this is a project-led role requiring someone who can manage multiple workstreams, identify risks and keep developments moving towards site commencement. Key Responsibilities Manage residential developments from secured site through planning, approvals and readiness for construction. Coordinate external consultants, including planning, technical, design and other specialist advisers. Drive project programmes, ensuring key actions, approvals and deliverables are completed on time. Work closely with Land, Technical, Commercial, Construction, Sales and other internal teams. Monitor project risks, dependencies and constraints, taking ownership of solutions to keep schemes progressing. Support planning strategy and oversee the progression of planning ..... full job details .....