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:

• Maintain and / or develop an Estate Plan for the organisation.
• Oversee larger refurbishments and capital projects on the Estate in all aspects including: -
• Tendering and selection for architects, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professional advisors as required.
• Acting as the organisations 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).
• Manage project managers brought in to manage particular capital projects.
• Oversee developments through pre-planning and planning – liaising with relevant statutory, industry and other bodies.
• Ensure appropriate community consultation, working with our Community Engagement staff.
• Lead, and oversee the Grounds and Gardens team, developing solutions to support proactive delivery.
• With the CEO, Head of Property further develop and implement the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• 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.
• Engage in forward planning with other senior staff to ensure the Estate can fulfil its potential for commercial and charity use.
• Deal with senior stakeholders, particularly the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, on property/planning related matters.
• Ensure the creation and control of budgets on property refurbishment and capital builds.
• Other assigned duties.