Development Project Manager

Location: Hybrid with two days at our central Dewsbury office, with travel across sites where needed.

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality new homes and making a lasting impact in communities?

We’re looking for a Development Project Manager to join our team and help shape the delivery of Connect Housing’s new build housing programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage housing development projects from design through to handover - making sure schemes are delivered on time, to budget, and to the standards our customers expect.

About the role: You’ll take the lead on the post-contract delivery of our housing developments, working closely with consultants, contractors, and internal colleagues to manage each scheme effectively. From commissioning surveys to overseeing planning conditions and coordinating handovers, you’ll ensure every detail is covered, with excellent communication and attention to quality throughout.

This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll:

• Manage schemes in line with Homes England and Connect’s development standards 
• Coordinate project teams, brief consultants and contractors, and resolve site issues
• Ensure budgets, risks, and records are meticulously tracked and reported
• Contribute to evolving development procedures and shaping future delivery
• Drive quality and customer satisfaction throughout every project

What we’re looking for

• Experience in property management and property acquisition or new build development
• Experience of co-ordinating and overseeing the work of consultants and contractors on and off site
• A relevant qualification in construction, housing or project management
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
• A practical understanding of residential planning, legal processes, and building regulations
• A collaborative mindset, customer focus, and the ability to manage competing deadlines

You’ll also be confident using Microsoft Office and development tracking systems, and able to travel to sites as needed (a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required unless alternative travel arrangements are possible).

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact the HR Team.

Why join Connect Housing? At Connect, we don’t just provide homes, we build futures.

We offer:

• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working - combine working from home with being in the office two days a week.
• Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect. Salary exchange/sacrifice also available.
• 24/7 GP Helpline: get a telephone or video appointment with a doctor, at your convenience.
• BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get money back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions.
• Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too.
• MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Training and development opportunities and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications.
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Paid volunteering leave
• A friendly, inclusive culture rooted in our values

We understand that candidates might not always meet every area of a person specification (see attachment) so if you are interested and meet some elements of what the role requires, and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply.

This role requires a Basic DBS check.

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or wish to discuss accessibility needs, please let us know - we’ll do our best to support you.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer.

Please note, we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date so please don't delay applying, early applications are encouraged.