Curzon Development Manager at Birmingham City Council

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

64811.0

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Management, Urban Regeneration, Planning Expertise, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Case Development, Risk Management, Financial Appraisals, Procurement, Project Reporting, Negotiation, Governance, Strategic Planning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Development Manager – Curzon Programme Permanent Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering transformational regeneration and growth projects across East Birmingham, Knowledge Quarter, Enterprise Zone and the Curzon and HS2 growth corridor. As Development Manager – Curzon Programme, you will lead the development and delivery of strategically important regeneration programmes that support Birmingham’s wider Growth Strategy and Investment Plan. Working alongside consultants, developers, partners and internal stakeholders, you will help shape and deliver complex development projects that drive investment, regeneration and long-term economic growth across the city. You will combine strong programme management capability with technical expertise in planning, regeneration and development delivery, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, sustainably and in line with the Council’s strategic priorities. What You’ll Be Doing * Lead the delivery of major regeneration and development projects linked to East Birmingham, Knowledge Quarter and Enterprise Zone and the Curzon/HS2 growth programme * Manage complex capital projects and programmes, ensuring delivery against milestones, budgets and governance requirements * Work collaboratively with consultants, developers, government bodies and regional partners to progress strategic regeneration initiatives * Develop and manage feasibility studies, options appraisals, business cases and funding bids to support investment decisions * Provide specialist planning and development expertise to support programme delivery and strategic decision making * Prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers for senior officers, elected members and governance boards * Support the delivery of externally funded regeneration and investment programmes, including regional and national funding initiatives About You * Significant experience managing complex regeneration, development or infrastructure projects within a large and multi-stakeholder environment * Strong understanding of planning, regeneration, development and property-related processes * Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams and managing external consultants and delivery partners * Skilled in programme governance, business case development, risk management and project reporting * Experience working within politically sensitive environments and engaging with senior stakeholders and elected members * Strong commercial awareness, including knowledge of funding models, procurement and development appraisals * Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience, with membership of a relevant professional body desirable (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, APM or similar) Key Skills & Experience * Strong project and programme management capability * Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills * Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against demanding deadlines * Skilled in analysing complex information and developing practical solutions * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations * Ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus across organisations and sectors * Experience establishing governance structures and performance reporting processes Why Join Us * Help shape the future growth and regeneration of Birmingham * Play a key role in major city-wide investment and infrastructure programmes * Work on high-profile regeneration projects linked to HS2 and East Birmingham growth * Collaborate with regional, national and international partners to drive investment into the city * Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering transformational change * Develop your career within one of the UK’s largest and most ambitious local authorities Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist/employers-right-to-work-checklist-accessible-version], before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification - GR6 Delivery Manager - Technical Expert.pdf [https://enre.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/cs/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=43572853&dDocName=UCMFA43524871&allowInterrupt=1] > We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with > disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring > responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. > > Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in > accordance with UK Home Office > [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist/employers-right-to-work-checklist-accessible-version] requirements, > before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding > Ireland) may need to apply for a visa > [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] from the UK Visas and > Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from > Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa > [https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa] (if the job is eligible).

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of major regeneration and growth projects across East Birmingham, including the Knowledge Quarter and HS2 growth corridor. Manage complex capital projects, budgets, and partnerships with developers and government bodies to drive economic growth.