Produce a clear assessment of the potential success of a development by collating build costs, market research, local planning policy and technical information.
Maintain a sound knowledge of all technical and health and safety aspects covering land acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements.
Successfully negotiate and prepare offers to pursue land opportunities in order to meet the Division’s land requirements that are within budgets and forecasts.
Liaise with Planning and external consultants to ensure the successful delivery of applications and decisions.
Ensure effective working relationships are maintained between Land and other internal departments to ensure opportunities are maximised to assist with the land acquisition process.
Work closely with the land team to conduct land appraisals in line with the Group’s land appraisal system to determine the valuation of any potential development land.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and other developers within the Division’s geographical area to ensure up to date knowledge of current and future market opportunities.
Maintain and manage the land register/portfolio.
Excellent attention to detail
Successful experience in land acquisition ideally within the housebuilding industry.
Proficient IT skills.
RICS or RTPI is desirable
Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
Effective communication and listening skills
Good administration skills
Planning or Surveying Degree Grade 2:2 or above or equivalent is desirable
Experience of working as a Land Buyer, Land Manager or property related role.