Lead Programme Delivery Officer

My client is looking for a Lead Programme Delivery Officer to help support the Head of Programme Delivery across the East Midlands patch. 

Job Details:

To help with the delivery of the approved development & diversification programme on-site through the administration of construction contracts/development agreements, and management of the appointed delivery team, including management of post-construction defects/warranty work.

To support, guide and mentor the Programme Delivery team to deliver high quality housing across a range of tenures to meet a changing customer demand

Manage medium to higher risk land-led developments, and joint venture projects, saving smaller, less complex projects for the Assistant Programme Delivery Officer(s) (to foster their learning and development), and to effectively manage investment risk.

Ensure the Assistant Programme Delivery Officer(s) and Graduates develop their skills, knowledge and experience in a well-structured career path.

Work as part of the Programme Delivery team, to deliver a well-managed commercially driven business development service, from execution of construction contract/development agreement to end of defects liability period

Ensure projects on-site are delivered on-time to budget and quality, to support a return on investment

Maintain site records and be responsible for plan generation when required, ensuring an effective records database is maintained

Manage projects and budgets in line with approved financial parameters, delivering good value for money at all times.

Manage assigned budgets to deliver value for money in all aspects of development for the organisation including maintaining appropriate systems of financial control and reporting and submit appropriate claims for funding; Use of SDS SEQUEL to manage programme delivery process and cashflow

Provide a comprehensive handover of new business projects to the New Markets team, to an auditable standard whilst ensuring projects are handed over remain viable and within approved finances.

Support and assist wider team through the delivery and sale process

Work with the Development & Investment Director and Head of Programme Delivery to identify and secure new procurement opportunities

Actively promote both internal and external partnership working when developing schemes; ensuring partners have appropriate choices in improvements to their new housing.

Assist in the delivery of the Construction Client Charter activities and contribute towards scheme design and development procedures.

Develop and maintain the development services filing systems, computer-based records and the archiving of relevant materials.

Instruct and liaise with solicitors, contractors, consultants and funders on a day-to-day operational basis.

Contribute to the management of risk and take appropriate action to reduce risk in accordance with the Company’s Risk Map and Action Plan.

Prepare and present reports, information and statistics on development activity and attend meetings as required.