Head of Development

Are you an experienced development individual ready to take ownership of a major regeneration partnership and shape places for communities to thrive?

Do you thrive in complex, long‑term joint ventures where strong leadership, commercial rigour and trusted partnerships are critical to success?

Wates Residential are looking for a Head of Development to oversee and drive aspects of development across our South Region, working on a major regeneration partnerships whether through a joint venture or multi‑phase development agreement.

This role will oversee/manage all matters relating to land, town planning, AH strategy, legal, partnership management, development financial/commercial, engagement strategy, stakeholder management, and reporting.

As a Head of Development, you will:

• Create a high performing, resourced and motivated team working on a large-scale regeneration partnership agreement.
• Unlock future development opportunities to expand the existing business plan of the partnership agreement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key public and private sector partners to deliver the project-level business plan and return on investment. Actively develop and maintain positive relationship with customers.
• In conjunction with the functional teams, prepare, update and deliver budgets and strategic plans. Responsibility for the commercial performance of the partnership agreement for Wates and where relevant for the JV.
• Be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of planning appraisals & risk assessments for schemes within the portfolio.
• Regular development reporting, including to Wates Residential Board and external partnership board.

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk