Job Description
About The Role
At Miller Homes we are committed to building homes which allows us to deliver better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers, and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are delivering this through our positive and dynamic work environment and collaboration with the wider Miller teams and stakeholders. We create better places where people and planet prosper.
We are now seeking a motivated Land Manager to join our quickly expanding team in the newly established South Midlands region which has acquired 1,900+ plots in its initial two and half years of operation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative and energetic work environment, surrounded by passionate colleagues striving for excellence and the continuing growth of the region. It’s an exciting position with tremendous potential for future growth.
Key Responsibilities
As a Land Manager, you will take the lead in identifying, negotiating, and securing land and development opportunities that align with both short and medium term goals, ensuring they meet our budgetary and forecasted targets. Your key duties will include:
* Managing the end-to-end process of land acquisition, from initial identification to contract negotiation and completion.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with landowners, agents, housing associations, and institutional partners.
* Leading forward-fund transactions, providing strategic leadership on key acquisitions.
* Liaising effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and coordination throughout the process.
Key Capabilities Required
The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience of land acquisition, gained in a house building environment or equivalent experience with HA / BTR operator. Your key skills will include communication, numeracy, report writing, data analysis, IT proficiency (inc MS Excel), negotiation, project management and presentation skills. Ideally you will have a degree in a planning/property related discipline or will be qualified by relevant experience. A good standard of written English is essential with the ability to meet tight deadlines. The role involves travel which requires a full driving licence.
How To Apply
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter ideally including details of your current salary and notice period. This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.
(No Agencies Please)
#J-18808-Ljbffr