Posted February 23, 2025

Development Manager – North

  • Employer Torsion Group
  • Location Leeds
  • Salary Competitive plus benefits

Listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, Torsion Group has an exciting portfolio of projects this year!

Why Torsion Care?

We are experts in delivering communities for people to live. Building modern care homes and retirement living developments of the future, for our Joint Venture partners and operators across the UK.

Torsion Care offers a complete turnkey service. Our team are experts at finding land, obtaining planning permission, designing and constructing care and retirement living facilities in a partnering approach with operators and investors.

Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we believe in empowering our team to take ownership, think big, while having fun along the way.

 

The Vacancy – Development Manager, North 

We are seeking a proactive Development Manager to join our team in Leeds, West Yorkshire. In this role, you will oversee and manage retirement living development projects within 70-miles of the office, guiding them from inception to completion.

With strong project management expertise, you will be involved in site selection and acquisition, financial analysis, and management of budgets. Your responsibilities will also include project planning and design, risk management, and construction oversight.

As a key player in our team, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a versatile professional with excellent communication skills to drive performance, build and lead teams, and engage effectively with key stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the land team in the identification of new development sites that align with the company's strategic goals
  • Preparing budgets and financial forecasts
  • Ensuring that project designs meet the requirements of the operator, model or portfolio
  • Managing construction activities to ensure completion on time and within budget
  • Foster relationships with local authorities, community groups, and partners

 

We aren’t just about building projects; we are about building careers! There is so much more to this role so don’t hesitate to ask for a job description!

 

What we are looking for:

Degree Qualified: Degree-level qualification in real estate, finance, construction, or a related field

An excellent communicator: Bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills as you’ll be working with diverse groups of people

A team player: You’ll need to be a collaborative individual with a friendly “can do” approach, actively promoting and supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace and with our external stakeholders

Detail Oriented: You’ll need to have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality

 

Contact Us:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Simply drop us a line with your contact details at [email protected], and we can arrange an informal chat.

We’d love to answer any questions you have!

 

Not only will you join a fantastic team, the Torsion Health, Wellbeing & Financial Rewards are excellent!

  • Family Time: Family matters, and so does your time with them. We offer enhanced parental leave to support your growing family.
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance. Talk to us about what you need to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
  • Private healthcare: This role comes with healthcare, ensuring you have access to private medical services when needed.
  • Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!
  • Bank Holidays: All statutory Bank Holidays are yours to enjoy.
  • Flexible Leave Options: Buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave to suit your needs
  • 24/7 Mental Health Support: Access confidential mental health support and counselling services whenever you need them.
  • Health and Fitness Access: Consult a GP or get nutrition and fitness advice 24/7.
  • Social and Wellbeing Events: Join regular events focused on social interaction and wellbeing.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Whether you're a cyclist or just getting started, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary to recognize your contributions
  • Car Allowance: This role comes with a generous car allowance to support your commute or travel needs
  • Development and Progression: Your career progression and growth is very important to us. Regular career discussions will be held to tailor your development plan with us.
  • Mobile Phone Allowance: Get a monthly mobile phone allowance whether you need a new device, sim card, or to use your personal mobile for business.
  • Pension Scheme: Opt into our salary sacrifice pension scheme to secure your future.
  • Life Assurance Policy: We provide a death in service life assurance policy for your peace of mind.
  • Sickness Benefit: Access sickness benefit and long-term sickness income protection for illness or injury.
  • Salary Extras App: Enjoy discounts on retail, cinema vouchers, and other employee perks.
  • Professional Membership Fees: Stay at the top of your game with covered industry professional membership fees.

 

Join Torsion and experience a work environment that values your wellbeing, supports your financial goals, and encourages your professional growth. We’re more than just a place to work—we’re a community that cares.

 

Inclusivity at Torsion Group:

We employ the best-qualified people and ensure equal opportunity for the professional progression of all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.

 

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Kelly Chapman

Kelly Chapman
Recruitment Advisor

[email protected]
07455 320 117

Grant Prior

Grant Prior
News Editor

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