Assistant Development Manager

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Assistant Development Manager for an initial 3 month contract with possibility of extension on a rate of £350/day (Inside IR35). Responsibilities - Completion of new seabed agreements or variations to seabed agreements; more specifically, coordination of the process of negotiation of new agreements and variations, preparation of documentation, preparing documentation for approvals and filing in line with our internal policies; - Development management activities (which includes day to day monitoring of the obligations in Option Agreements) - Coordination / project management of enabling projects and reviews of our standard terms; - Preparing presentations; - Organising meetings with internal and external stakeholders; - Team activities including coordination of budgets, forecasts, risks and processes; - Support stakeholder/ tenant relationship engagement and relationship building; - Support E&I procurement activities, particularly with regard to contract management. - Build a detailed understanding of agreements and activities across all E&I sectors with a view to: - Standing in for Development/ Asset Managers where required; - Identifying cross-sectoral opportunities for improvement; - Enhancing consistency of approach across sectors. - Ensure delivery of projects/processes/initiatives: - Implement appropriate project management approaches (in line with policies); - Ensure robust contract management of external resources/ advisors is implemented; - Be responsible for specific aspects of leasing activities (as agreed with lead for that activity) – e.g. management of Portal messaging/content. - Play active role in E&I engagement activities (internal/external stakeholders, tenants) with particular focus on enabling activities Essential Skills: - Educated to undergraduate degree level or equivalent in business, engineering, law or related subject - The post requires capability to understand and manage contracts; - The post holder must have working knowledge of project management principles and experience of managing simple projects; - The post holder must be confident and enthusiastic with communication skills to match; - The post holder must be comfortable working within collaborative, ‘virtual’ teams; - The post holder must have good problem-solving and analytical skills; - The post holder must work in a structured and organised manner. - Experience in marine energy and infrastructure or similar sectors - Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams - Good communication skills - Attention to detail and delivery focus. Desirable Skills: - Ability to build trust in internal and external relationships.

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