Karbon Homes
Development Manager
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Development Manager
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Development Manager
We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to take up the role of Development Manager in our Development Delivery Team.
Our Development Delivery Team, with the backing of a Strategic Partnership relationship with Homes England are responsible for securing land and delivering an ambitious programme of high quality, multi-tenure, new build homes across both rural and urban locations in the North of England.
This role will help drive further growth in new homes across our expanding geography and help to deliver high quality new affordable homes to the market.
About The Role
The role will work closely with the Head of Land and Partnerships in each region will be to lead the new business team in overseeing all aspects of pre-construction activity including partnership development, acquiring land and property to deliver land led development, acquiring homes under s.106 arrangements, securing design and planning approvals for multi-tenure developments, tendering projects and entering build contracts with construction partners and housebuilders.
This role will be instrumental in supporting Karbon's commitments to Homes England as a Strategic Partner, alongside accelerating Karbon's growth ambition
across Yorkshire and North East on developments. These range from small rural to large multi-phased and multi tenure development utilising both traditional and modern methods of construction.
Our agile working approach means you'll have the ability to manage the new business team and your own time working across development sites with both office and home/remote working available, enabling you to have the flexibility of a working pattern that balances the business, team, customer and your needs.
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About You
We're looking to strengthen the leadership credentials within the team by attracting an experienced housing development professionals who have a
strong teamwork and collaboration ethos.
You'll be a dynamic team player and part of the Development Delivery Team,
enabling you to influence new strategies and shape policies to enable delivery.
You'll have a proven track record in delivering multiple complex grant and
non-grant-funded housing development projects, producing investment appraisals, managing cashflows, managing staff and securing contracts within timescales to deliver results while ensuring within new business decisions customer satisfaction in new homes product and service delivery are fully considered.
Working With Us
The successful candidate will work in our Development Delivery team led by the Head of Land and Partnerships Lea Smith.
If you require further information about the role, please contact Lea Smith: lea.smith@karbonhomes.co.uk 07930 842162
Key Details
It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
Development Manager (North East) - Permanent role Salary is £59,441 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2317 per annum (pending pay review) Location: Offices based in Stanley or Gosforth Regular travel will be required across the North East 37 hours per week with agile working This post will require frequent site visits and trips Karbon's other offices in the North East
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.
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The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Why Join Us?
We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:
26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years) Birthday leave Occupational pension Health cash plan Flexible benefits pot Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
Ready To Apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:- https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
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Key Dates
Closing date for applications
Monday 6 April 2026
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications-so don't wait too long to apply!
Interview date
To be confirmed
We're Inclusive
We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding-we've got this covered!
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