Housing Delivery Manager

Job Title: Housing Delivery Manager Location: West London Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 Contract Type: Permanent Alliance Search are recruiting for a Housing Delivery Manager for a leading housing association in London. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. Job Purpose The Housing Delivery Manager will be responsible for as many as 400 properties on your patch, you will be responsible for delivering your teams KPIs, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, contract management and directly manage supported housing properties across London. The role focuses on ensuring that new housing developments meet quality, cost, and time objectives while complying with regulatory standards. The Housing Delivery Manager will work closely with a team of 5 supported housing officers ensuring all KPI's are met and the team are guided to success. Key Responsibilities 1. Management Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of housing development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. 2. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including developers, contractors, local authorities, and housing associations. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and addressing any concerns or issues promptly. Facilitate collaboration between internal departments (e.g., finance, legal, and property management) to ensure project success. 3. Financial Management Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of housing developments. Prepare and present financial reports, forecasting, and analysis to senior management, highlighting any risks or variances. 4. Quality Assurance Ensure all housing projects meet the required quality standards, including compliance with building regulations, health and safety requirements, and environmental standards. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and ensure contractors are delivering to agreed specifications. Oversee snagging and handover processes to ensure a smooth transition to residents or management teams. 5. Risk and Compliance Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal policies, including planning, building regulations, and health and safety standards. Conduct regular risk assessments and report findings to senior management. 6. Continuous Improvement Review and evaluate the effectiveness of housing delivery processes, identifying opportunities for improvement. Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to enhance the efficiency and quality of housing projects. Implement lessons learned from completed projects to improve future housing delivery. Essential Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in managing housing development projects, preferably within the social housing, affordable housing, or residential construction sectors. Strong understanding of the housing development process, including land acquisition, planning, construction, and handover. Experience in budget management, financial reporting, and cost control. Demonstrable knowledge of housing regulations, planning legislation, and building standards. Skills and Competencies Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and within budget. Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. Financial Acumen: Proficiency in managing budgets, financial forecasting, and delivering cost-effective housing solutions. Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and resolve issues efficiently. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing contracts, project plans, and compliance documentation. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead project teams and motivate contractors and partners to achieve goals. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to various audiences. Compassionate: Desirable Knowledge of the social housing sector and relevant funding mechanisms. Experience of building and developing relationships with partners and stakeholders e.g. commissioners, contractors, local charities for the benefit of the business and to continually improve service. Key Relationships Internal: Development Team, Finance Team, Property Management, Legal Team. External: Developers, Contractors, Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Architects, Surveyors. Benefits Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Good pension scheme Health Cash Plan Free counselling services Cycle to work scheme How to Apply If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter. We would love to hear from you. Apply Now. Alliance Search are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds. TPBN1_UKTJ