Land Manager
A leading house builder have a requirement for an experienced Land Manager to join their Land team to develop their land bank for new residential developments across the North West region.
As a Land Manager, you will identify, appraise and submit offers to acquire land opportunities to meet business requirements, including growth plans and margin improvement as well as enhance reputation in the marketplace.
You will have the ability to network and source land opportunities both on and off market. You will work closely with the development team to appraise sites, identifying opportunities and constraints in the process.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Identify and appraise new residential land opportunities for open market sale, private rent and affordable housing in line with the partnerships approach and business plan.
* Develop a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the region in order to propose acquisition strategies with strong commercial acumen and present development opportunities to senior colleagues for approval.
* Work with colleagues in the development team to formulate and manage offers and co-ordinate early technical investigations required to formulate land bids.
* Work closely with Development and Sales colleagues to seek supporting information where necessary and monitor site progress through to offer acceptance.
* Implement all internal procedures including providing accurate and articulate reports in line with governance/procedural requirements.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, national and local agents, landowners and promoters in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
* Represent the business in a professional and credible manner and build excellent working relationships across the sector to promote and gain positive exposure for the business.
* Work with internal colleagues to drive the development agenda forward and ensure our offering is competitive and credible.
* Build a pipeline landbank through the acquisition of circa 250 homes per annum based on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow.
Role requirements:
* Minimum of Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience, ideally a member of a professional body, e.g. RICS qualified
* Experience of joint ventures
* Experience and proven track record in successful land acquisition, utilising of a range of structures and proposals
* Good understanding of residential planning environment having led projects through the planning process
* Excellent geographic knowledge
* Commercially astute and credible in a highly competitive environment
* Skilled in appraising land opportunities
* Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
* Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals and undertake comparable sales valuations
* Ability to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
* Ability to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
* Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the business
What's on offer?
The company are offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits package including company car/car allowance, medical insurance, enhanced pension scheme, life assurance and various employee benefits.
If you are interested in joining a leading housebuilder and become part of a successful team, please contact Deena for a confidential chat on 01204 554 884 or apply via the link.
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