Develop a detailed knowledge of development opportunities and competitor activity within the region in order to propose acquisition strategies with strong commercial acumen and present development opportunities to senior colleagues for approval.
Represent the business in a professional and credible manner and build excellent working relationships across the sector in order to promote Vistry Partnerships and gain positive exposure for the business.
Identify and appraise new residential land opportunities for open market sale, private rent and affordable housing in line with the partnerships approach and business plan.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, national and local agents, landowners and promoters in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
Ensure familiarity with the Group’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
Work with colleagues in the development team to formulate and manage offers and co-ordinate early technical investigations required to formulate land bids.
Implement all internal procedures including providing accurate and articulate reports in line with governance/procedural requirements.
Work with internal colleagues to drive the development agenda forward and ensure our offering is competitive and credible.
Build a pipeline landbank through the acquisition of circa 250 homes per annum based on a strong margin and advantageous deal structure and cashflow.
Work closely with Development and Sales colleagues to seek supporting information where necessary and monitor site progress through to offer acceptance.
Requirements
negotiation
numeracy
land acquisition
joint ventures
rics qualified
degree
Persuasive and strong negotiation skills
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake residual valuations for land appraisals and undertake comparable sales valuations
Highly literate able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
Skilled in appraising land opportunities
Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
Excellent geographic knowledge
Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
Minimum of Degree standard or with suitable alternative experience
Experience and demonstrable track record in successful land acquisition, utilising of a range of structures and proposals
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Professional manner commensurate with delivering business development and promoting the business
Able to operate successfully in a corporate environment
Experience of joint ventures
Ideally a member of a professional body, e.g. RICS qualified
Understands the residential planning environment and has led projects through the planning process
Commercially astute and credible in a highly competitive environment
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Share save and share incentive schemes
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
Culture + Values
Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
Environment + Sustainability
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
Inclusion & Diversity
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue