ABOUT FORTITUDO
At Fortitudo Property, we pride ourselves on crafting exceptional residential, commercial, PBSA, and roadside retail developments across the UK. Our projects reflect innovation, quality, and a dedication to meeting the unique needs of our clients.
Our mission is to redefine property development by creating spaces that inspire and support modern lifestyles. Whether it is luxury homes, innovative industrial spaces, or community-driven student accommodation, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every project.
Founded on a passion for property development, Fortitudo has grown into a trusted name in the industry. With a team of experienced professionals and a portfolio of landmark projects, we are committed to shaping the future of residential and commercial spaces.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fortitudo are seeking to recruit an experienced Land Manager to contribute towards the company’s acquisition targets. The main purpose of the role is to identify and secure opportunities on appropriate contractually and commercially sound terms across multiple asset classes, predominantly in the PBSA or roadside retail space.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Land Identification
• Maintain a high-profile with external property contacts by establish and maintaining effective working relationships with local authorities, agents, and landowners.
• Actively contribute to the development of the mixed-use strategy of the business.
Land Appraisal
• Develop and maintain a full understanding of the Fortitudo appraisal system and the various internal procedures involved in investigating, reporting and purchasing land.
• Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of the planning system and working closely with the planning and technical teams and external consultants, be highly involved in the planning process, monitoring site progress through to implementable consent.
Land Acquisition
• With minimal day-to-day supervision, responsible for acquiring land opportunities within and developing a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity.
• Enter negotiations and formulate offers to pursue land opportunities in order to meet the company land requirements.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of all technical aspects covering the acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of legal issues.
• Formulate offers, co-ordinate investigations, negotiate with local authorities, agents and lawyers, in order to produce contracts for signature. With minimum supervision, for unconditional / conditional contracts, responsible for overseeing the project until legal completion and for liaising with all internal departments accordingly.
THE PERSON
• Experience in PBSA or roadside retail development is essential.
• Personable, with the ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders.
• Good collaborator that can also work well independently.
• Knowledgeable in project management.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Competent in the full suite of MS Office products.
• Demonstrates initiative and innovative thinking.
• Technical knowledge to a practical level and with good financial/commercial acumen.
• Resilient and can manage pressure well. The expectation is that most opportunities presented will be off market.
GENERAL
• Salary is subject to negotiation, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual Leave – 35 days including Bank Holidays.
• Hours of work – 0800 to 1700, Monday to Friday. All employees must attend the office 5 days a week.
Please send your CV to eb@fortitudoproperty.com
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