Development Coordinator

Permanent – Full Time – 37.5 hours

We are seeking a proactive, detail‑driven Development Coordinator to support the Development Manager in ensuring the timely progression of schemes from pre‑construction through to planning.

Within this position, you will assist in the management and timely progression of mixed‑tenure residential projects. The role will focus on guiding schemes through the pre‑development stage to the successful securing of planning permission, before handing over to the technical team to progress the detailed design.

You’ll play a key role in coordinating liaison with local authorities and other statutory bodies, assisting with the identification and management of risk through the production of risk registers, and overseeing utility services searches, including obtaining budget quotations for new connections and diversions. You will also support the coordination of the wider design team and specialist subcontractors, helping to ensure projects are well‑managed, risks are mitigated, and programmes remain on track throughout the early development stages.

We are looking for a Development Coordinator with residential new build experience in both private sale and social housing markets.

You will have good knowledge of construction, materials, methods and technology along with environmental legislation and issues.

A full driving licence is also required.

Benefits

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Holidays - 26 days + ability to purchase additional holiday

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Annual bonus linked to company performance

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Private medical insurance

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Life Assurance

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Pension

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Digital GP and Employee assistance programme (EAP)

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Sharesave scheme

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Access to our discount portal, LifeStyleHub

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Please refer to the Job Description upon completing your application