Job Title Project Delivery Manager Location Oldham, Crewe, Sheffield, MK, Havant, Exeter, London, Bristol Job

ld, MK, Havant, Exeter, London, Bristol Job Family Grade

Senior Development Manager
Reports to
(or Head of Development Delivery)
Designation Predominantly Office Development D
Overall Purpose: Project manage the construction of new build, refurbishment and regeneration schemes, acting as technical client on behalf of Guinness on construction contracts. Plan, lead,
develop and deliver capital projects, to a high quality, delivering to budget, and timescales whilst meeting customer and business requirements.
Responsibilities & Outcomes Skills / Experience General Role Expectations
Key Responsibilities: Essential: These are the requirements for roles at Grade D. There
• Act as lead technical client on behalf of Guinness in the delivery of • Proven experience of working within development or may be certain headings against which the requirements
new multi-tenure homes (RIBA stages 4 to 7). regeneration project teams to deliver housing projects. of individual roles are higher or lower. Your manager will
• Deliver projects to achieve the highest level of VFM - monitoring and • Proven customer service experience. advise if this is the case.
controlling performance against cost and time, whilst ensuring • Proven track record in project management and negotiation. Accountability:
Guinness quality targets are met. • Up to date practical knowledge of housing development and • Accountable for meeting defined business objectives and
• Manage project consultants and contractors, ensuring they perform associated procurement and construction practices. goals.
in line with their scope of services. • Good housing market and commercial knowledge. • Conducts work planning and prioritisation to optimise
• Proactively manage contract compliance including post • Excellent oral and written communications. performance of resources.
contract/performance and service delivery reviews. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Provides input to group/area plans and targets
• Ensure compliance with IMS deadlines and HE/GLA • Knowledge/awareness of Health & Safety and Fire Safety
programme/grant claim requirements. legislation and policy. People Skills:
• Maintain scheme records to audit compliant levels. • Good attention to detail and accurate recording for audit • Allocates resources and responsibilities within the team to
• Ensure development schemes meet funder’s requirements and are purposes. deliver business results.
procured in accordance with financial regulations. • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. • Manages internal/external relationships for team/group.
• Provide a customer focused service, working closely with internal & • Ability to manage project budgets and control expenditure. • Participates in and inputs into the fairness and consistency
external stakeholders to ensure continuous engagement and a • Technical awareness/aptitude. of the employment experience.
smooth handover at practical completion. • Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
• Work closely with new business colleagues to support effective Impact & Influence:
Desirable: • Makes decisions, some complex in nature, which have an
transition of projects from new business to delivery.
• Experience of Development project management - affordable impact on team activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Safety regulations
housing (Inc. Extra Care), or market sale development. • Actions likely to impact internal and external parties within
and playing a key role in ensuring integrity of fire safety ‘golden
• Knowledge of Homes England/Greater London Authority funding area or specialism.
thread’ in delivery of new homes.
procedures. • Acts as an advisor to others on own area of expertise or
• Develop and maintain good relations with local authorities,
• Presentation skills. specialism.
stakeholders and potential partners and actively promote Guinness’s
development service externally. Qualifications
• Assist in the preparation of oral and written reports to Board, Thinking Challenge:
Essential: • Inputs into business focused solutions.
Executive Team and/or Project Review Group. • Level 6 or degree in any subject
• Contribute to achieving the targets set out in the Development • Deals with complex issues/problems affecting own area
Desirable: with minimal referral to manager.
Strategy and Directorate Operating Plan. • Member of relevant professional body e.g. CIOB, RIBA or RICS
• Support delivery of new business as directed, leading on RIBA • Applies analytical skills in assessing complex
stages 1 to 4 on smaller/less complex projects. concepts/principles and helping determining solutions.
Key Outcomes: • Defines standards and reusable approaches within own
• Compliance with all relevant corporate & regulatory requirements, Other area and beyond.
procedures and best practice. Driving Licence Required Yes
• A robust and pro-active approach to Risk and Health & Safety. Customer Service:
• Delivery of projects on time, on budget and to Guinness standards. Mobile working required Yes • Respects and values customers, both internal and external,
• Reports/ Cash flow updates are accurate and timely. and demonstrates our commitment to high quality customer
• New homes are handed over with low volumes of defects and latent Evening and weekend working required Yes service in all that is done.
defects, ensuring effective resolution of those reported.
• New Business teams are supported where required.
• A customer focused service: effective liaison with internal & external Other
stakeholders - high levels of customer satisfaction.
You are also required to undertake any other duties within your capabilities as may be reasonably required.
August 2019