Land Manager

Dandara

The Role

Overview

Identify, appraise, and secure residential development opportunities in Kent & East Sussex.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost collation
  • market research
  • site evaluation
  • legal coordination
  • stakeholder meetings
  • consultant management

Tasks

-Supporting land promotion opportunities to drive business growth. -Collaborating with technical and commercial teams to ensure design and delivery are commercially viable. -Collating build costs, market research, and local planning policy information to support successful negotiations. -Identifying development opportunities through personal networks, property agents, and direct approaches. -Evaluating development sites and working closely with legal teams on acquisition terms, development agreements, and options. -Representing Dandara in meetings with local authorities, stakeholders, and community groups. -Managing and coordinating external consultants.

Requirements

  • negotiation
  • planning
  • rics
  • land acquisition
  • 5 years
  • communication

What You Bring

-Established relationships with local authorities and key contacts across Kent and East Sussex. -Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational skills. -Strong understanding of the planning system, policies, and precedents. -RICS membership (desirable). -Experience identifying and taking housing sites through the planning process. -A proven track record in land acquisition, with at least 5 years’ experience.

Benefits

-Flexible benefits, including retailer and gym discounts -Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus -Private medical insurance -Excellent career development opportunities -Life assurance (3x salary, with option to increase to 4x) -25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays -Employee assistance programme -Cycle-to-work scheme

The Company

About Dandara

-A well-established global leader in the construction sector, recognized for delivering complex and impactful projects. -Founded decades ago, with a reputation for excellence driven by quality, innovation, and efficiency. -Operates across multiple continents, specializing in residential, commercial, and infrastructure development. -Portfolio includes iconic buildings, large-scale residential communities, and essential transport infrastructure. -Notable projects encompass cutting-edge residential complexes, sustainable urban developments, and high-profile commercial hubs. -Expertise spans various sectors, including industrial and transport, with a focus on long-term value. -Prides itself on fostering strong relationships with clients and partners, ensuring seamless project execution.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Build to Rent

Housing Development

Sustainable Development

Property Management

Retail Space

Mixed-Use Development

Community Housing

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