Details:
- Salary: £400 - 450 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: South West
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking local authority in the South West seeking an experienced Housing Development Officer to support the delivery of their ambitious affordable housing programme.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a range of residential and regeneration schemes, helping to address local housing needs and deliver lasting community impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the end-to-end delivery of housing development schemes from feasibility through to completion
* Assist with site identification, acquisition, and development appraisals
* Manage and coordinate external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
* Contribute to and support planning applications, including S106 agreements
* Monitor project progress, ensuring delivery against budget, programme, and quality standards
* Work collaboratively with internal teams including housing, planning, and finance
* Ensure compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements
About You
* Proven experience working in a housing development / property development role
* Background within a local authority, housing association, or public sector environment
* Strong understanding of the housing development lifecycle
* Experience with planning processes and affordable housing delivery
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
* Experience working on regeneration or mixed-use schemes
* Knowledge of grant funding / Homes England processes
* RICS, CIOB, or housing-related qualification