It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Crest Nicholson South West are currently recruiting for a Land Buyer to work in our South West Division based in Stoke Gifford. Key Responsibilities: To form and maintain close working relationships with land agents and other parties associated with the land disposals. To assist in identifying development sites located within the Region’s area of operation. To assist in evaluating potential land opportunities by carrying out market research, planning assessments, technical and financial appraisals. To assist in the coordination of external consultants in the preparation design and technical support information in order to evaluate land opportunities. To assist in making land offers to purchase and negotiating the most advantageous price and terms direct with the vendor or their Agents and upon terms which are commercially satisfactory to the Company and approved by the Regional Director. To assist in the exchange of contracts to purchase and, ultimately, the legal completion, by assisting in managing Solicitors and to obtain legal verification that the terms of purchase are satisfactory to the Company. To assist other members of the Land and Planning team in the preparation and management of planning applications. To work closely with other Departments e.g. Sales and Marketing, Technical etc in the preparation of planning applications. To assist in the development and continuous improvement of the Region’s operating processes. To develop and maintain for the Company good relationships with all individual companies and organisations. Assist at all times in maintaining a safe working environment within Company workplaces and applying the Company’s Health & Safety Policy for their own, their colleagues, third parties and the public’s benefit. Person Specification: - Degree in Real Estate/Planning or other relevant Degree. - BSc in Residential Development, Urban Estate Surveying or Associated Subject. - Outgoing personality and able to communicate effectively, in a clear and concise manner. - Commercially aware with the ability to co-ordinate and assemble information/statistics from relevant sources. - Have an entrepreneurial approach to maximise the land value of development opportunities. - Able to coordinate consultant teams. - Organised and able to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workloads. - Enjoys meeting people and able to forge lasting working relationships. - IT literate and numerate including Excel The Company Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities. We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive. As an employer of choice, we offer an extensive range of benefits, to include: • Competitive Salary • Company Bonus Scheme • Company Car or Car Allowance • Private pension • Private healthcare and cash plan options • 25 days' annual leave • Cycle to work scheme • Share save scheme • Gym membership discounts We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles. We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us