Land Manager

Overview

Identify and acquire strategic land for Persimmon Homes, leading negotiations and relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• land acquisition
• planning strategy
• team leadership
• stakeholder relations
• budget control
• pipeline delivery

Tasks

-Responsible for the identification and acquisition of quality strategic land opportunities. -Develop effective planning and land strategies to ensure our sites are optimally promoted and the value of our strategic sites are maximised. -Lead and motivate the strategic land team in ensuring strategic land opportunities are actioned swiftly so to maintain the highest standards of success. -Ensure we build and foster relationships with public sector bodies ensuring the company maintains a competitive edge. -Take budgetary control for strategic land sites. -Develop relationships with land agents and landowners to help promote Persimmon as an effective development partner. -Work alongside the operational company Managing Directors, Land/Planning Directors and Group Land team in delivering a clear and deliverable pipeline of new strategic opportunities.

Requirements

• strategic land
• planning system
• negotiation
• uk licence
• financial/legal
• land networks

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have significant experience in identifying and securing new strategic land opportunities. You will have a thorough understanding of the planning system and be suitably experienced in dealing with land contracts. You will be experienced in identifying, resourcing, securing and realising the potential of strategic land under option or promotion contract. A proven negotiator, you are able to build and develop relationships with key players and organisations. You will understand our corporate vision and be instrumental in ensuring our values are upheld. -Excellent knowledge of the area and good relationships with land agents, landowners, planning consultants, lawyers and local authorities. -Understanding of the financial and legal aspects of strategic land. -Full UK Driving Licence -Significant experience is essential working for either a housebuilder or land promoter in a strategic land capacity.

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Benefits

Why Persimmon Homes? -Competitive salary -Company Car/Car Allowance -Life Cover & Contributory Pension -Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more

About Persimmon Homes

-Creating large-scale residential communities across the UK. -Committed to high-quality homes and sustainability in the residential sector. -Specializes in affordable homes, luxury developments, and mixed-use residential estates. -Operates through multiple regional offices, delivering homes in both urban and rural settings. -Notable for a customer-centric approach, focusing on design quality and value for money. -Known for delivering homes on time and within budget, establishing a trusted reputation in UK housing.

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