We are partnered with a well-established residential developer operating across Kent and the wider Southern Home Counties, who are looking to appoint a Land Buyer or Land Manager as part of their continued growth.
The role focuses on sourcing and acquiring sites ranging from 50 to 1,000 units, with opportunities assessed across Kent and the wider Southern Home Counties. Sites may be acquired with or without planning, and schemes are progressed through a variety of delivery routes.
You will be involved in acquisitions where sites are taken through to delivery by the business, progressed in partnership with housing associations, or traded on once value has been secured. Identify, source and appraise residential development opportunities in line with acquisition strategy.
Prepare financial appraisals, cashflows and site valuations to support land bids and internal approvals.
Work closely with consultants, planning advisers and technical teams to assess planning risk and development potential.
Support negotiations on land transactions, including unconditional, subject-to-planning and option agreements.
Build and maintain relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities and professional advisers.
Monitor planning policy and market changes affecting land values and development strategy.
1–6 years’ experience in residential land acquisition or development.
~ Exposure to acquiring sites with and without planning permission.
~ Understanding of the planning, legal, technical and financial aspects of land buying.
~ Experience working with different delivery models, including self-delivery, joint ventures or land trading.
~ Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
~ Full UK driving licence.