Land Manager

Position Land Manager

Location North East

Salary Competitive

Company description:

Our client is a large House Builder, who specialise in 2-4 bedroom houses. They are continuing to expand throughout the North East region and are therefore needing an experienced Land Manager to join their team.

Full job description:

As Land Manager you will be responsible for the acquisition of land and the securing of new sites for development that will meet or exceed regional forecast performance. You will see acquisitions through the legal process and attain satisfactory planning approvals on acquired sites.

• Agree HOTs and purchase land to ensure continuity of land supply to meet future forecasts.
• Provide detailed land bids that demonstrate the company's requirement in respect of profitability that is met.
• Demonstrate that site acquisition terms concur with agreed and authorised land bids.
• Negotiate and prepare the legal documentation associated with land acquisitions.
• Draw to the attention of the Group Land Director any issues which may affect existing or future obligations.
• Liaise with legal representatives and advise on the legal status of developments.
• Brief design teams, external consultants, and internal departments to ensure the successful delivery of planning on sites:
• Ensure planning is delivered within time, budget and within any other obligations, if applicable.
• Negotiate on behalf of the company and in conjunction with the Land Director in planning agreements that meet the company's requirements in respect of forecast profit.

Skills & qualifications needed:

• Experience as a Land Buyer/Manager within a high-volume housebuilding company
• Up to date knowledge of land acquisition legislation
• Educated to degree level in a related discipline
• Community involvement and public exhibitions
• Commercially astute
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Team player
• IT Literate (Microsoft Office)

Benefits;

• Competitive Salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme

How to apply:

If you are looking for a new opportunity and this role is of interest, please apply via the link below or contact Adam De-Ville at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed).

Please note, all applications are held in the strictest confidence.

If this role is not for you, however you are interested in hearing about other opportunities Fawkes & Reece may have, please call us on the above number.