Curzon Development Manager

Development Manager – Curzon Programme

Position type: Permanent

Grade: 6 - £54,495 - £64,811

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Right to work: Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Pay note: Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering transformational regeneration and growth projects across East Birmingham, Knowledge Quarter, Enterprise Zone and the Curzon and HS2 growth corridor.

As Development Manager – Curzon Programme, you will lead the development and delivery of strategically important regeneration programmes that support Birmingham's wider Growth Strategy and Investment Plan. Working alongside consultants, developers, partners and internal stakeholders, you will help shape and deliver complex development projects that drive investment, regeneration and long-term economic growth across the city.

You will combine strong programme management capability with technical expertise in planning, regeneration and development delivery, ensuring projects are delivered effectively, sustainably and in line with the Council's strategic priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of major regeneration and development projects linked to East Birmingham, Knowledge Quarter and Enterprise Zone and the Curzon/HS2 growth programme
• Manage complex capital projects and programmes, ensuring delivery against milestones, budgets and governance requirements
• Work collaboratively with consultants, developers, government bodies and regional partners to progress strategic regeneration initiatives
• Develop and manage feasibility studies, options appraisals, business cases and funding bids to support investment decisions
• Provide specialist planning and development expertise to support programme delivery and strategic decision making
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing papers for senior officers, elected members and governance boards
• Support the delivery of externally funded regeneration and investment programmes, including regional and national funding initiatives

About You

• Significant experience managing complex regeneration, development or infrastructure projects within a large and multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong understanding of planning, regeneration, development and property-related processes
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams and managing external consultants and delivery partners
• Skilled in programme governance, business case development, risk management and project reporting
• Experience working within politically sensitive environments and engaging with senior stakeholders and elected members
• Strong commercial awareness, including knowledge of funding models, procurement and development appraisals
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience, with membership of a relevant professional body desirable (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, APM or similar)

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong project and programme management capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against demanding deadlines
• Skilled in analysing complex information and developing practical solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
• Ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus across organisations and sectors
• Experience establishing governance structures and performance reporting processes

Why Join Us

• Help shape the future growth and regeneration of Birmingham
• Play a key role in major city-wide investment and infrastructure programmes
• Work on high-profile regeneration projects linked to HS2 and East Birmingham growth
• Collaborate with regional, national and international partners to drive investment into the city
• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering transformational change
• Develop your career within one of the UK's largest and most ambitious local authorities

Application Requirements

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, applications without a CV attached cannot be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Equality & Support

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities. Flexible working options will be considered.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Contact

For any informal enquiries please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk