Freelance Development Director
Capstone Recruitment
- Clapham, South West London
- Contract
- Part-time
- Provide technical input into the industrial development pipeline, collaborating with internal and external teams to provide input on appraisals and unlock opportunities through value engineering and optimisation of design.
- Lead planning applications and coordinate cost planning with the external consultants.
- Implement value engineering strategies.
- Manage scheme delivery within set timeframes and budgets, working closely with internal and external contractors.
- Set, monitor, and report on project timelines. In particular produce progress reports for investors and attend investor up-date meetings.
- Coordinate contract documents with the legal team, including JCT D&B contracts, Appointments & Warranties.
- Produce handover checklists and ensure construction teams have all necessary contractual information at Practical Completion.
- Oversee the resolution of defects and coordinate with external advisors.
- A degree in Surveying/Property/Construction/Architecture or relevant qualifications/experience demonstrating equivalent skill level.
- MRICS qualification is desirable.
- A strong technical skill set to independently handle key responsibilities. The successful candidate will have experience and a strong track record of managing similar projects from inception all the way through to scheme delivery in a developer environment.
- Residential experience, ideally within BTR Portfolios
- A strong commercial awareness and an ability to understand how various aspects of the design and build methods impact upon the financial appraisal and investor returns.
- In-depth understanding of CDM duties for Clients, Principal Designers, and Designers.
- Demonstrable project management skills and proven experience leading project teams comprising internal and external members.