Development Director at Kier Group

What will you be responsible for?

As a Development Director, you'll be working within the Kier Property Team, supporting them in the leading of developments within the property development sector within Kier Property and part of the property development sector Management team with a particular focus on Residential development responsible for teams in all aspects of the development process with workload likely to be 50% managerial and 50% technical tasks.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and manage delivery of approximately GDV 250m.
• Assist the Sector Head and (MD where appropriate) in the delivery of the BU strategy
• Ensure high-performance from individuals and teams through active line management centred on talent development, diversity, and inclusion to ensure the 5-year KP Strategy is delivered.
• Collaborate with the Bu MD, Kier Property Board and Sector heads (and JV board where appropriate) on cash management, risk management, profit optimization, and performance metrics.
• Manage the project through all phases of development in line with approvals and business plan.

What are we looking for?

This role of Development Director is great for you if:

• Experience in Strategic land acquisition and the delivery of large scale housing development
• To have shown the ability to work with and negotiate directly with private and public sector clients
• A proven ability to analyse business improvement initiatives offering guidance and recommendation to the Senior Management Team.
• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) is encouraged though is not essential.
• Demonstrative leadership experience, with the ability to create an open and honest work environment with a clear track record of coaching and developing teams and individuals to reach their full potential and unlocking talent