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Land Manager / Senior Land Manager
deverellsmith has been retained by a dynamic and entrepreneurial SME residential-led property developer based in North London. With a strong appetite for deals, they are committed to identifying and capitalising on development and trading opportunities, ensuring optimal structuring and returns. Their expertise spans across land acquisition, development, and trading, enabling them to adapt to market conditions and maximise value.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and appraise off-market and on-market land and property development opportunities.
- Conduct feasibility studies, financial appraisals, and risk assessments for potential acquisitions.
- Negotiate land transactions, ensuring the best possible terms and structures.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
- Stay up to date with market trends, planning policy changes, and competitor activity to inform acquisition strategy.
- Work collaboratively with teams and consultants, including planning, design, and construction, to maximise development potential.
- Manage the acquisition process from initial site identification through to legal completion.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in land acquisition within the residential property development sector.
- Strong track record in sourcing and securing development opportunities.
- Extensive knowledge of planning policies and land valuation methods.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to structure deals.
- Established network of industry contacts across North London and the Home Counties.
- Ability to work independently and part of a team in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and commercially focused.
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