Ogilvie Homes - Land & Planning Manager
Eden Scott is delighted to be supporting Ogilvie Homes on the recruitment of an experienced Land & Planning Manager for their busy team, based in Stirling. The role covers short, medium, and strategic land and will potentially involve you in private development and partnership homes - it's a fantastic opportunity with lots of variety and a dynamic pace, within a business that is actively pursuing and acquiring land.
Reporting to the Land Director, you will be responsible for:
1. Identification of development opportunities for Board consideration
2. Preparation, management, and negotiation of new land bids
3. Securing of land within budget in line with the Company's acquisition programme
4. Securing of all necessary legal agreements to facilitate land purchases
5. Ongoing analysis of the existing land bank to advise on strategic decisions
6. Conversion of strategic development sites to Allocated / PPP status
7. Leading and coordinating External Consultants to support relevant PPP / LDP submissions
8. Leading and coordinating Pre-Development Meetings and input to Project Meetings
9. Negotiation and conclusion of any S69 / S75 agreements
10. Developing professional experience through CPD attendance
11. Developing a network of industry / professional contacts to maximise development opportunities
12. Maintaining a working knowledge of the latest Scottish Government / Local Authority Planning Policies
13. Maintaining records and filing in line with required working procedures
About You:
Are you:
* HND/Degree qualified in a land/planning discipline?
* A lateral thinker with determination and confidence to problem solve?
* A good negotiator with excellent communication skills?
Do you:
* Have a membership of a relevant professional institution? *Preferred
* Have detailed knowledge of the Planning System / Legislation (Scotland)? - Preferred
* Have sound knowledge of the construction process and technical constraints?
Competitive salary and benefits package (level dependent on experience):
* Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm, early finish Friday (3:30pm)
* Company vehicle
* Access to Well-being Champions and Mental Health First Aiders
* 32 days annual holiday entitlement
* Learning and development opportunities
* Generous contributory personal Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme including 5 counselling sessions
For additional information, please contact me asap on anita.galbraith@edenscott.com
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