Affordable New Build Homes Project Manager

Job Description

Affordable New Build Homes Project Manager Salary £50,000 + Car Allowance Location Peterborough / Home-Based The VacancyWe have a fantastic opportunity to join Cross Keys Homes as an Affordable New Build Homes Project Manager! This type of role does not come up very often and we are excited for someone new to join our brilliant and friendly team to help deliver on our agreedbusiness development objectives.We are looking for someone to effectively project manage a wide range of new build housing projects from pre-construction stage through to practical completion within CKHs defined geographical area of operation.The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running and have excellent project and time management skills, be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as having knowledge about bothSection 106 and land led schemes.If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:

• To lead the development process in the successful delivery of S.106 / Land Led / JV new build housing projects from pre-contract stage through to completion, occupation, up to and including End of Defects (EoD) stage.
• To continue to assess and maintain financial viability and associated risks for the business within development projects and updating / maintaining cashflows (within Sequel) on a monthly basis to ensure accurate financial and project delivery reporting.
• To be responsible for ensuring that comprehensive electronic records are maintained on all projects including maintaining Homes Englands IMS (Investment Management System) as required on an ongoing basis for projects, ensuring information is accurate andprovided in a timely manner to ensure grant and/or other approvals are secured on time.
• To monitor the expenditure of capital funding allocated for each project. Report and seek approval for any project budget variances in line with established governance criteria. Check payments for arithmetical compliance, and alignment with the EmployersAgents valuations for New Build Delivery Manager/Director of New Business Development to authorise payments.
• To be accountable for compiling and completing all the necessary information required for charging, in line with procedural requirements in a timely manner to ensure that projects are chargeable on completion and that CKH is fully compliant with all legaland funding requirements associated.

• To monitor and manage the fees for all third-party consultants employed on each project.
• To be responsible for providing updates and writing reports for Client Consultation Group (CCG), Growth Board, Homes and Investment Committee, Directors Team, and CKH / CKHD Board(s) as required.
• To assess and mitigate key project risks throughout the lifecycle of the project. Identify and communicate any risks occurring during the construction phase including mitigation and or control measures.
• To liaise and provide advice on the appropriate procurement method(s) prior to contract, in conjunction with the New Business Development Team and the Employers Agent (EA) team.
• To liaise closely with all internal stakeholders / client departments to ensure projects are delivered in line with approved time and budget constraints.

• To manage the handover process of new homes to ensure a smooth transition into housing management / shared ownership sale, ensuring that full and appropriate handover packs are prepared, including all statutory certification.
• To support the process of stock rationalisation as this may be required by other CKH services.

Essential Criteria

• Full UK driving license with access to a suitably insured vehicle

• Detailed knowledge of the development/planning process and demonstrable experience in the delivery of quality affordable homes.
• Detailed construction fabric knowledge, including an understanding of modern methods of construction.
• Experience in financial modelling/risk analysis in relation to housing development and cost control.
• Extensive project management experience gained in managing housing development schemes/programmes.
• Experience of working with Local Authorities, grant funding bodies, and other key external stakeholders.

• Good working knowledge of Homes England development standards and IMS system.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relations both internally and externally.
• Critical attention to detail in the delivery of development projects.

• Ability to work and liaise across internal functional boundaries to maintain excellent delivery standards.
• Ability to understand and interpret data.
• Previous experience of using Proval and Sequel Systems

The CompanyA commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion.Our dynamic approach has made us one of the regions leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, were committed to increasing the supply of affordable homesin the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and well continue to grow our business in todays fast-paced operating environment.Theres more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock supportthrough our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digitalsupport offer too.