There will be a two stage interview process and you will be required to complete an online Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) prior to second stage.

About the role.

Cambridge has become a major incubator of successful tech start-ups contributing significantly to the UK economy. However, Cambridgeshire and its surrounding areas face significant infrastructure challenges. Power, water and transport issues all impact business and housing growth and affect the quality of life for Cambridgeshire’s residents and potentially limit future economic growth.

Leading the delivery of integrated engineering and infrastructure programmes that accelerate economic growth and housing delivery across Greater Cambridge, providing strategic leadership to a team of technical specialists responsible for site de-risking, enabling works and major infrastructure projects. The role oversees technical due diligence, development viability assessments, utilities planning, procurement and contract management, ensuring the successful delivery of roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, remediation and other infrastructure works. Working closely with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders, the postholder will provide expert technical advice, manage programme performance, risks and budgets, and reports to senior leadership, committees and the Board to ensure development sites are unlocked and ready for sustainable growth.

This is a rare chance to work for an organisation which is uniquely positioned to shape the future of place-based housing delivery and regeneration in Cambridge. Working with influential stakeholders, you will support our experienced team in driving delivery of a range of complex workstreams.

This role is being recruited by Homes England to support the establishment and operation of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. The successful candidate will initially be employed by Homes England and will work predominantly on matters relating to the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation and its activities.

About you.

We are seeking an experienced technical leader with extensive expertise in residential and mixed-use development, infrastructure delivery and construction. You will provide strategic leadership across all development-related technical matters, overseeing the assessment and resolution of complex site constraints, including highways, drainage, utilities, demolition, remediation and ground conditions. With a strong focus on delivering solutions, you will ensure the successful planning and execution of infrastructure and capital works programmes, balancing quality, cost, safety and programme outcomes while driving continuous improvement in technical standards, policies and processes.

You will bring significant commercial, procurement and contractual experience, coupled with a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment governing development and infrastructure projects. Able to identify risks and opportunities across a broad range of development and regeneration schemes, you will provide expert technical advice and due diligence throughout site acquisition, planning and delivery phases. An excellent communicator and negotiator, you will be confident explaining complex technical issues, influencing decision-making and working collaboratively with project teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to unlock development potential and deliver successful outcomes.

As a proven people leader, you will have a track record of building, developing and motivating high-performing multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of professional excellence, collaboration and accountability. You will be skilled at establishing strategic partnerships across government, local authorities, utilities, consultants and the wider development sector, using your influence to shape outcomes and support organisational priorities. Combining strong technical credibility with strategic thinking, you will play a key role in integrating technical expertise into development strategy, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management and the successful delivery of the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation strategic growth and regeneration ambitions.

Who are we?

Who is the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation

In April 2024 Homes England was commissioned to work with MHCLG officials to establish an incorporated growth company to act as an interim delivery body for the Secretary of State’s ambitions for Cambridge.

The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation was established by the government on 23 July 2026. It is a statutory delivery body set up as a new local-national partnership, to unlock the long-term sustainable economic future of Greater Cambridge.

Building on the foundations laid by the Cambridge Growth Company, the Development Corporation marks the next phase of the government's commitment to achieving nationally significant economic growth through infrastructure-led development across Greater Cambridge.

The Development Corporation will be responsible for the stewardship and deployment of very significant public capital investment, with capital projects typically measured in multiples of £100 million, and overall programme value measured at over £100bn, delivered over long-time horizons and through complex commercial, land and infrastructure arrangements involving leveraging significant private sector investment.

Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer.

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.

Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.

We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.

Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Homes England equality, diversity and inclusion reports - GOV.UK

You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.

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