Trainee / Graduate Development Project Manager JJHT89953

Are you a recent graduate who has a genuine interest in development and project management? Perhaps you’re just looking for an exciting new challenge and wanting to explore a different side to the industry? Either way, this could be the role for you!

Here at Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust, we are looking for a Trainee / Graduate Development Project Manager to work as part of the team supporting the delivery of the JJH Development Growth Strategy 2018-23.

Working with the Head of Development and Land Executive, you will ensure schemes are developed/re-developed on time, on budget and to a high standard, in accordance with departmental and strategic objectives. Providing support in identifying sites and buildings for development opportunity, you will assist in the preparation of appraisals and cash flow forecasts, progressing projects through all stages of the development process. Working alongside a mentor and with designers, cost consultants and others industry specialists, you will produce cost estimates, schedules of work, tender and contract documentation whilst observing and eventually assisting with negotiations to purchase sites, liaising with solicitors, local authorities and other agencies as appropriate.

About You

We’re looking for an individual who has effective decision making and problem solving skills and who can prioritise work load effectively, always putting the best interests of the business and the customer at heart. You’ll need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to allow you to liaise with customers, the design team, contractors and colleagues, along with the ability to write effective, accurate and persuasive reports and presentations for a range of audiences. We also ask that you can sustain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, be a flexible team member and can contribute to a wide range of corporate challenges.

Whilst a qualification in property, development, construction or a related field would only be an advantage, we would like you to have some knowledge of the property development process, the built environment and principles of good design, including homes for rent and sale.

As your skills, knowledge and experience grow there will be an opportunity for your salary to be reviewed.

About Us

Johnnie Johnson Housing (JJH) is a not-for-profit housing association dedicated to offering quality homes for independent living. Our vision is simple, it is focused on “Living Longer, Living Better”. We want to help our residents age well, live independently and maintain their quality of life for as long as possible.

It’s an exciting time to join us as we move forward towards achieving our aim of becoming the 'Market Maker' in Independent Living. We embrace a ‘One Team’ ethos and employ people who are pioneering and who strive to be outstanding in their role. In return, we empower them to be the very best that they can be. As a result, we can continue to ensure our customers remain at the very heart of everything we do.

And the benefits of working for us?

• Enhanced holidays, 25 days per annum (excluding statutory holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Enhanced 5% employer contribution defined contribution pension
• Life Insurance, up to 3 times annual salary
• Access to a health cash plan
• Dynamic agile working arrangements
• Free car parking, on site
• Free refreshments
• Employee assistance programme
• Annual awards and Christmas party
• Recognition scheme, with both financial and non-financial rewards
• Opportunities to develop and grow skills and experience, including a 2 year development programme
• Values driven working environment

Closing Date: 31^st October 2019

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.