Overview
Berrys
At Berrys, we are all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary development team made up of engineers, surveyors, archaeologists, planners and architects. You will be part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities. However, it is small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone - expanding your skills and building new connections.
Operational Requirements
* Act as the internal figurehead for our Strategic Land offer within the Towcester office and be the go-to source for technical and market expertise.
* Cover the Northamptonshire market and surrounding counties
* Lead the identification, appraisal, and securing of strategic land opportunities through promotion agreements, option agreements, JV structures, and freehold acquisition/disposal.
* Undertake development appraisals, land valuation, and high-level viability assessments to inform strategic decision-making.
* Work collaboratively with planners, architects, valuers and development specialists to deliver cohesive advice and coordinated strategies for clients.
* Provide expert guidance to landowners, from initial site appraisal through to the promotion, planning and disposal processes.
* Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving planning landscape, local plan reviews, call-for-sites and regional housing need.
* Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop technical understanding of strategic land, planning policy and the development lifecycle.
* Demonstrate commercial awareness, understanding drivers of profitability, efficiency and team productivity.
Strategic Requirements
* Gain a deep understanding of Berrys’ business model and multi-disciplinary service offering to promote a comprehensive development proposition to clients.
* Drive business development activity to expand our strategic land instructions across Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties.
* Build and maintain a strong network of landowners, promoters, developers, housebuilders, agents, and local authority contacts.
* Leverage existing relationships to enhance the pipeline of strategic land opportunities and cross-sell other Berrys services where appropriate.
* Review our current strategic land portfolio, identify strengths and weaknesses, and implement a diversification and growth plan.
* Monitor market trends, land values, planning policy and developer appetite, shaping Berrys’ approach accordingly.
* Represent the company at industry events, maintaining a strong and positive presence within the regional land and development market.
* This is a senior hire and the person must be able to develop and sustain their own book of clients and portfolio of instructions.
Person Specification
* Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
* A passion for land, planning and development with a friendly, professional manner and strong client focus.
* Strong track record of advising landowners and managing strategic land instructions.
* Ability to set technical and commercial strategy for the strategic land team.
* Exceptional skills in land valuation, development appraisal and planning-led decision-making.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail.
* Resilient under pressure, adaptable to change and able to prioritise competing demands.
* Commitment to innovation and continual improvement of service delivery.
* RICS-accredited qualification preferred (Rural, Planning & Development or Commercial routes considered).
* Confident using social media channels such as LinkedIn to support business development.
* Full, clean UK driving licence essential due to site visits and landowner meetings.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday in line with our Agile Working Philosophy.
Benefits
* The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop.
* We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience
* We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training
* We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all via BUPA
* We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab
* We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working
* We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays
* An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
* We give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service
* The is potential for discretionary bonus
* We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
* Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services
* We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes
Closing Date: 23rd April 2026
* Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.
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