Assistant Land Manager
Permanent Role - £40k to £50k
London
Job Purpose
* Undertake appraisal of opportunities under the Hidden Homes Programme and other New Business schemes
* Prepare gateway reports for scheme approvals in line with WHA governance procedures.
* Assist in the appointment process for external consultants required as part of the project team such as Employer's agents, Architects, and Solicitors in line with WHA's procurement procedures.
* Manage the input of consultants and internal teams to ensure risks are identified, managed and scheme proposals optimised.
* Create and maintain risk registers for projects under your supervision, up to grant of planning permission.
* Update project cashflows in Sequel on a monthly basis and monitor allocated scheme budgets.
* Update the Development Programme Tracker with Hidden Homes and New Business opportunities.
* Attend pre-application meetings with the Local Authority
* Attend meetings with the GLA and support grant negotiation and application process.
* Work with Solicitors to conclude any legal agreements required to facilitate redevelopment.
* Attend consultation meetings with internal teams and residents.
* Prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders as required to support scheme proposals.
* Hand over scheme to the New Homes Delivery team post planning, or retain project and manage throughout the delivery phase (as required)
* Attend monthly site meeting to check progress, quality, and general contractor performance for schemes under construction. To identify and report up any concerns and potential risks (as required)
* Associated administrative tasks on an as required basis (raising purchase orders, ensuring project files are up to date and meet audit requirements)
* Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet pre-determined objectives and ensure alignment with wider business objectives.
* Attend site visits/ progress meetings (as required)
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the department and Organisation at large to improve our customers' experience.
Qualifications
* 1-3 years relevant work experience
* Undergraduate degree, preferably in a related subject
* Newly qualified RICS surveyor or working towards
* Project management experience
* An interest in housing development
* Development appraisal knowledge and/ or experience
* Knowledge of the planning system and development process
* Effective communication skills and collaborative approach with the ability to build and maintain effective working relations both internally and externally.
* Desire to learn and take initiative as appropriate.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Good report writing skills.
* Good numerical skills and attention to detail
* Intermediate Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint skills
If interested in the role please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk
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