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About the company:
Our client is a prominent developer with over 60 years of experience in creating well-designed, sustainable communities. They have established a strong reputation for successfully delivering developments of all sizes and scales.
By prioritizing placemaking, they build exceptional spaces that benefit their customers, communities, and the environment, fostering sustainable communities where people and nature can thrive.
About the opportunity:
- Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, agents, landowners, and developers to identify market opportunities.
- Conduct land appraisals and assess development potential using market research, build costs, and local planning policies.
- Negotiate offers and secure land within budget and forecasted needs.
- Stay informed on technical, health and safety, and legal aspects of land acquisition and development.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maximize land acquisition opportunities.
- Manage and update the land register/portfolio.
- Work with Planning and external consultants to ensure successful application delivery and decisions.
About the benefits and rewards:
The salary will be dependent on the level of exposure to the residential industry. The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary in the region of up to 50k DOE. In addition to the basic salary there will be further company benefits.
About the requirements:
- Experience in a Land Buyer, Land Manager, or property-related role, with a focus on land acquisition (ideally in housebuilding)
- A-Levels or equivalent; Planning/Surveying Degree (Grade 2:2+) or equivalent preferred; RICS/RTPI accreditation desirable
- Strong communication, attention to detail, and administration skills; proficient in IT
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with diverse teams
- Flexibility in duties and hours, with regular travel to land opportunities and development sites
- Commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity.
