Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will support the Partnerships team in identifying and successfully bidding public sector land and partnering opportunities. To play a supporting role in securing large scale, complex development and regeneration schemes to meet the needs and targets of the business.
Your responsibilities will include
- Support the tracking and identification of all relevant development opportunities across England, Scotland and Wales through a range of methods, e.g. thorough monitoring the Find a Tender Service portal and existing Housing Frameworks
- Assist the Partnerships team in ensuring BP Directors, Divisional Development Directors, Managing Directors and Regional Managing Directors are effectively briefed.
- Support the delivery of compliant, high-quality bids to acquire land for divisions through the stages of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Selection Questionnaires, Soft Market Testing, Expression of Interest, Sifting Submission and ITT Submissions.
- Assist in the liaison with relevant divisional departments, e.g. Land/ Technical/Commercial/Sales/Finance, and external consultants if required (e.g. architects / graphic designers) throughout the bid process.
- Support the briefing of professionals/consultants on company and client requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of financial information in public sector Tender Forms and development appraisal templates.
- After contract exchange, support the production of accurate reporting for the Business and Partners.
- Support the maintenance and growth of Partnerships' Bid Library and marketing material and assist in the identification of new and emerging topics/themes.
- Support the Partnerships team with new/changing Government Policy, Group Policy and public land initiatives working with relevant Group functions and producing briefing papers as required.
- Assist with the project management of projects, complex procurements and other relevant duties as required
- Support the provision of information in timely and accurate manner to assist with the production of internal Board reports.
- Support the provision of information for monthly compliance meetings with public sector partners.
- Promote and act in accordance with Group values, Partnerships Policy, Delegations of Authority, systems, policies and procedures.
What you'll need
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
- Enthusiastic, knowledgeable person familiar with public land bidding and delivery including land sales, commercial, technical, design, legal aspects.
- Ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject, e.g. Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering or Development
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Be self-disciplined and well organised, focused on meeting deadlines and able to manage shifting priorities.
- Numerate, able to support the presentation of complex financial information (including development appraisals and cashflows) in a clear format with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to present effectively.
- Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and pursue potential development opportunities.
- Strong administrative and IT skills are essential.
- Knowledge of Homes England, Registered Providers and experience of developing successful relationships.
- A driving licence is required with occasional regional and national travel expected as part of the job.
Our company and benefits
We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
- Annual Health Assessment
- 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)
- Choice of Flexible Benefits
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
