Development Project Officer

Development Project Officer An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join one of North West's leading housing associations. Prima Group is an ambitious, forward thinking and innovative place to work, we see our people being key to our success, and are Gold Award members of Investors in People.

As a Development Project Officer you will be supporting the delivery of a portfolio of affordable housing development projects from inception through to completion and post-completion review, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

Location: Flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and Prima offices (Columbus Quay or Twickenham Drive) Salary: £39,315 Per annum Development Project Officer

Main Duties

Supporting the delivery of a portfolio of affordable housing and regeneration projects through all stages of the development lifecycle, from feasibility and acquisition through to completion, handover and defects resolution Acting as Project officer for allocated development schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within approved budgets and in accordance with agreed quality standards Managing external consultants, contractors, developers and professional advisors, ensuring performance, outputs and contractual obligations are effectively monitored and delivered Leading project planning, programming and delivery activities, identifying risks, dependencies and critical milestones and implementing effective mitigation strategies Preparing and maintaining development appraisals, budgets, cashflows and forecasts, ensuring robust financial management and reporting throughout project delivery Preparing business cases, approval papers and governance reports to support informed decision making and project assurance Supporting land-led and partnership opportunities through site assessments, feasibility studies, due diligence exercises and development appraisals Managing planning applications, statutory approvals, pre-commencement conditions and other regulatory requirements to ensure project compliance Supporting procurement activities for consultants and contractors in accordance with organisational policies and governance requirements Monitoring construction progress through regular site inspections, progress meetings and performance reviews to ensure delivery against agreed objectives Ensuring robust quality assurance processes are implemented throughout design and construction stages to achieve high-quality development outcomes Coordinating handover activities and ensuring all compliance documentation, certification, asset information and operational requirements are completed in a timely manner Mana...

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