Land Manager
A Key Role in Land Acquisition and Development
We are seeking a highly skilled Land Manager to join our team, working closely with the Land and Planning Director to secure land opportunities that support our short- and long-term development plans.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, acquiring, and delivering sustainable land opportunities, while building strong relationships with key external stakeholders, agents, and vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Secure 4 sites per financial year, achieving on-target performance
* Leverage support from the Partnerships Manager to deliver forward sold additionality where commercially advantageous
* Be entrepreneurial to secure the best sites on the best commercial terms
* Take a Project Lead approach, delivering individual sites from identification to site start and handover
* Build and develop strong relationships with key external stakeholders, agents, and vendors
* Raise the profile of the business in the region
* Work with Planning, Design, and Partnerships experts to deliver optimal business returns from concept stage
* Monitor land market activity
* Develop and implement our land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring, and delivery of sustainable opportunities
* Negotiate contracts to achieve favourable terms and conditions
* Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, outstanding management of the planning process, and cost efficiency
Requirements:
* A degree or relevant experience in UK Land, Real Estate, or Town Planning
* Proven track record of securing sites for a house builder
* Examples of acquiring suitable land on favourable terms
* Experience supporting successful planning applications both submitted and negotiated
* A strong network and examples of building relationships with key contacts
* Detailed knowledge of legislation relating to the land acquisition process
* Commercial acumen shown through successful developments
* Full UK driving licence
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