Job Details

Salary: 55,485 - 66,644 per annum Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full time 35 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 07 August 2016

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Peter Hall

Peter Hopkins

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Property Orbis partnership.

We are looking for two Development Managers who will support the property investment strategy in line with the policies outlined in the Council’s Strategic Asset Management Plan, to actively engage in commercial and residential property development and investment schemes that support economic growth and provide revenue generating opportunities for the Council across Surrey and the South East.

Working closely with other team members you will identify and progress commercial and residential development and investment opportunities. Leading on any site assembly and the negotiation of commercial terms with development partners and any third parties, you will work with design consultants such as architects, engineers, agents, transport and planning consultants.

You will be responsible for leading multi disciplinary project teams ensuring developments are successfully completed on time and on budget.

You will support the governance and delivery mechanisms for the Council’s investment strategy, preparing high quality business cases for consideration by Cabinet and the Investment Advisory Board that satisfy internal approval mechanisms. 

Knowledge and experience required

- Knowledge of commercial and residential development processes (and the associated agency and consultancy teams operating within that market). - Ability to undertake financial analysis and forecasting, including the use of proprietary software. - The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a high level of initiative and strategic thinking coupled with a sound knowledge and experience in leading regeneration and development schemes. - RICS qualification or evidence of substantial equivalent experience.

A message from John Stebbings, Chief Property Officer

“As Chief Property Officer of Orbis, I represent a trusted property partnership between Surrey County Council and East Sussex County Council.  Orbis was formed in 2015 to ensure that we deliver value to customers and residents through our expertise, innovation and passion. Therefore, if you are a Property professional with a drive for change and a need for challenge, this is an exciting time to join us.

We have responsibility for developing, building, running, and maintaining an extensive and diverse portfolio of investment, operational and non-operational property including office buildings, fire stations, land and schools, making sure our assets are working hard for us and providing fit-for-purpose premises for staff and customers. You will join a team of hard working professionals focussed on maintaining excellent levels of customer care and an organisation which you will be proud to work for.”

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.