Senior Manager- Estate Development

Ecruit; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Manager - Estate Development 55,000 London, W10

The Role

Do you have extensive experience (7-10 years) in property development and project management? Are you skilled in leading teams, managing capital projects, and ensuring compliance with planning and construction regulations? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Senior Manager - Estate Development to lead key development projects across our estate.

You will oversee estate development projects, ensuring they align with strategic goals and comply with relevant legislation. Working closely with the CEO and Head of Property, you will maximise the estate's value, manage investment opportunities, and drive forward planning initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build on recent improvements and help shape the future of our built environment and green spaces.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today and help shape the future of our estate!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and/or develop an Estate Plan for the organisation.
2. Oversee larger refurbishments and capital projects on the Estate in all aspects including:
1. Tendering and selection for architects, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professional advisors as required.
2. Acting as the organisation's lead for legal compliance purposes. Where agreed, act as the Principal Designer (the client) on behalf of the Trust in line with legislative requirements (2022 Building Regulations).
3. Manage project managers brought in to manage particular capital projects.
4. Oversee developments through pre-planning and planning liaising with relevant statutory, industry and other bodies.
5. Ensure appropriate community consultation, working with our Community Engagement staff.
6. Lead and oversee the Grounds and Gardens team, developing solutions to support proactive delivery.
7. With the CEO and Head of Property, further develop and implement the Trust's Asset Management Strategy.
8. Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations that affect the Estate and ensure compliance with charitable property law. Advise the CEO and the Trustees accordingly.
9. Engage in forward planning with other senior staff to ensure the Estate can fulfil its potential for commercial and charity use.
10. Deal with senior stakeholders, particularly the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, on property/planning related matters.
11. Ensure the creation and control of budgets on property refurbishment and capital builds.
12. Other assigned duties.

The Company

Westway Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking charity located in the heart of Portobello, West London. Established as a beacon of community-driven change, the Westway Trust is rooted in the heart of North Kensington. As a Westway Trust employee, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment while making a meaningful difference.

The Person

You will be a highly capable management professional who is used to working in a multi-faceted organisation, dealing with multiple stakeholders and committed to enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

You will have a tertiary level qualification in construction, architecture, design or another relevant field.

You will have at least 7-10 years of experience in property development, project management or a related field, including taking projects through RIBA stages 0-7.

Experience of appointing and managing teams through the planning process, initially gaining planning consent and through to managing contractors to deliver Practical Completion.

Experience of working on refurbishments and new builds.

Experience of working with a legal team, marketing team, and finance team.

Experience of Risk Management across construction and development.

You will ideally have property and/or asset management experience of commercial properties.

Experience in procuring and managing professional services.

Experience of significant budget formulation and management.