Delivery Development Manager - South

Salary £75,195 per annum

Location Mobile Worker - South

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week / 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

Location: The South Region spans a large geographical area, from Cornwall to Kent. This role will primarily support schemes across the South-West and Mid-South. However, there may be a requirement to work across regional boundaries to the South-East when necessary. Therefore, the post holder must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel throughout the South region, with occasional travel required outside the region to meet business needs.

The role

Help shape what comes next. We’re growing and exploring new opportunities across Development and Delivery and we’re looking for people to help turn our plans into reality. Bring your skills, experience and ideas to our next chapter.

In the role of Delivery Development Manager here at Housing 21, you will lead the project management of multiple multi-million pound construction schemes, providing leadership across design, construction, and delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Building strong, collaborative relationships will be key—working effectively with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners including Consultants, Contractors, Local Authorities, Homes England, and others.

The successful candidate will be a recognised expert in construction delivery, with the ability to navigate and resolve complex challenges.

This is a mobile role involving regular travel. You will be required to attend frequent scheme progress meetings, as well as team meetings and training sessions, which may take place outside the region.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organisation with a strong social purpose, we encourage you to review the attached job description.

We look forward to meeting you.

What We’re Looking For

Essential requirements include:

Comprehensive knowledge of construction standards, regulations, compliance and legislation, including Health & Safety, preferably within an affordable housing background
Strong IT proficiency, with experience using Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and preferably project management software such as ProVal or similar
Knowledge and experience of various forms of building contracts, construction processes, and for affordable homes new build projects.
Understanding of Homes England/GLA funding frameworks, development procedures, and relevant legislation.
Extensive experience in successful housing development, risk management, and project delivery.
A proven track record in project management and negotiation throughout the development lifecycle.
Experience supervising, monitoring, and managing professional and technical teams.
A relevant professional qualification and/or a degree in construction.

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a basic disclosure check.

Closing date for applications: 17 November 2026

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!