Pinewood Group is looking to appoint a Development Manager to coordinate the delivery of several high-profile mixed-use projects at both Pinewood and Shepperton studios.

Working in a small but dynamic team in an exciting environment, the successful candidate will report directly to the Real Estate Director and be responsible for the coordinated delivery of the expansion strategy at both studio locations. The projects will comprise soundstages, workshops, creative office space and related infrastructure - creating the spaces in which extraordinary things can happen.

Working with the Real Estate Director to agree project objectives and outcomes, the Development Manager will have a high degree of autonomy and be responsible for all aspects of project delivery including; project feasibility, briefing the professional design team, overseeing design development, costing, value engineering, on-going financial appraisal and submission of planning applications as well as ensuring pre-commencement conditions are satisfied. In addition, to be responsible for managing any design change and budget monitoring during the delivery phase.



Key accountabilities

Manage the end to end delivery of projects relating to the Groups development strategy, in line with objectives and budgets agreed by the Real Estate Director
Appoint and manage the performance of professional teams to ensure the projects are delivered to the required standard
Manages costs with assistance from the appointed consultants to produce a deliverable cost plan that includes design development and value engineering
Conduct project appraisals and makes recommendations to the Board for additional budget consideration
Compiles the client brief, specification and briefs the design team
Manages the Board-approved professional fee, survey, expenses budget and construction budget
Obtains planning permission for any developments, which involves considering client input to the planning application documents, preparing legal agreements such as S106 and S278, ensuring the pre-commencement conditions are satisfied and ensuring S106 obligations are met
Works with externally appointed project manager to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget
Actively mitigates the risk of construction projects impacting on the day to day production activity (e.g. shooting)
Manages the occupation and snagging process, post completion
Oversees the latent defect process in conjunction with the project manager, legal advisors and technical team


Skills and experience

Experience of mixed-use property development from inception through to completion
Expertise in planning processes and construction procurement
Substantial experience working across the built environment sector working in either consultancy or client-side roles
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Project lead / experience in managing large project teams
Appreciation of good design and experience in understanding architectural drawings
Good knowledge of project appraisal and costing
Experience in preparation of appraisals and cashflows to demonstrate project viability
Capable of working under pressure and to a deadline with a flexible attitude and ability to juggle multiple, and shifting priorities
Articulate, mature and accurate writing skills required to draft reports and PowerPoint presentations with proficiency in Excel
Educated to Degree Level or with equivalent industry experience
MRICS
Full clean driving license


Other information

Role location: Pinewood Studios
Competitive salary, dependant on experience
Annual discretionary bonus based on Company and individual performance
Extensive competitive company benefits package including private healthcare, 25 days holiday, canteen subsidy and free film screenings