Acquisitions / Town Planner

XP Property; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative property development company is seeking a driven Acquisitions Specialist to manage site acquisitions and support their award-winning development pipeline. This role involves evaluating planning potential, securing investment funding, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a background in planning, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the company's growth. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of diverse residential and commercial projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within property development or consultancy.
• Ability to evaluate planning potential and navigate regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure new land and property development opportunities.
• Conduct financial appraisals to support investment decisions.
• Collaborate with planning and delivery teams for project success.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Organisational skills

Technologically savvy

Discretion with deal analysis

Activity & Process driven

Loyalty and commitment

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Experience in property development

Tools

Google Drive

Excel

Job description

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Land and Acquisitions Director at XP Property

Position Summary:

XP Property is a fast-growing, multi-award-winning property development company. Since our inception in 2018, we have experienced remarkable growth, delivering a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and land developments. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a driven Acquisitions Specialist to help sustain our award-winning development pipeline.

In this role, you will be the go-to expert for site acquisitions, working closely with the Acquisitions Director. You will manage the early land and planning stages of 2-5 projects at any given time, with sales values ranging from £1M to £10M.

We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience in planning , ideally within a property development or consultancy setting. A background as a Town Planner or in a planning consultancy will be highly valued, as you'll be expected to evaluate planning potential, liaise with local authorities, and help navigate planning policy and regulatory frameworks.

• Source and secure new land and property development opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with agents through calls, meetings, and networking to ensure a steady deal pipeline.
• Assess planning to accurately evaluate project viability and potential returns.
• Conduct financial appraisals, including construction costs, sales values, and financing structures, to support investment decisions.
• Utilise creative deal-making strategies to identify, structure, and unlock opportunities.
• Prepare and submit compelling bid offers, actively following up with agents to track progress and negotiations.
• Secure investment funding, managing the full capital stack, including equity and debt financing, and liaising with banks with applications.
• Attend site visits and key meetings to assess feasibility, track project progress, and address challenges.
• Help with the legal and conveyancing process, reviewing, de-risking, and ensuring timely completions
• Collaborate with planning and delivery teams to ensure projects are cost-effective, time-efficient, and strategically cash-flowed from pre-purchase to delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks related to acquisitions and project development, such as de-rating sites and onboarding consultants.

Key Skills:

• Activity & Process driven to drive the business pipeline
• Attention to detail to pre-purchase costs & Legal paperwork to de-risk projects
• Discretion with deal analysis and valuing where time is spent before the site is secured
• Trustworthiness and the ability to take on responsibility and make decisions
• Good communication and team player
• Organised - Internal filling is essential for seamlessness
• Technologically savvy with good working knowledge in Google Drive especially Excel
• Good proficiency in legal document review, including report on titles, JVA agreements and finance legals
• Must Drive (expenses paid)
• Must be able to work flexibly from home, the office and visit various site locations
• Loyalty and commitment to the growth and objectives of the business

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

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