Investment Manager

Hop Talent; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm is seeking a Residential Land Associate to join their London office. This key role involves sourcing and appraising residential-led development projects across London, particularly in Zone 1 and Zone 2. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in residential property development, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential property development.
• Strong network with residential agents in London.

Responsibilities

• Identify and appraise residential development opportunities in London.
• Conduct market research to identify growth areas and develop acquisition strategies.
• Manage the development lifecycle from acquisition to completion.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Market Research

Project Management

Tools

Development Appraisal Tools

Job description

This range is provided by Hop Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Residential Land Associate / Residential Acquisitions and Development Associate to join our dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal part in identifying, appraising, and acquiring residential-led development opportunities across London, with a focus on Zone 1 and Zone 2. You will be instrumental in sourcing value-add opportunities, utilising agent networks and managing the entire development lifecycle - from acquisition to disposal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage a strong network to access on- and off-market deals.

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify high-growth areas, regeneration zones and undervalued pockets of London. Map target postcodes and boroughs to inform acquisition

• Create and maintain a strong pipeline of viable opportunities aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, reporting regularly to senior management.

• Inspecting assets to assess site constraints.

• Carry out financial and planning appraisals for potential acquisitions including quoting residual land value, gross development value, build cost estimate, risk register and disposal strategy and provide pricing quotes to support.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines on exchange and completion.

• Support the progression of sites through planning, working closely with the in-house planning team, local authorities and professional teams. Assist in ensuring planning milestones and key deliverables are met during pre-construction phases.

• Oversee the refurbishment from acquisition through to completion, conducting regular site visits. Monitor project budgets, variations and timelines, ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements.

• Devise and execute tailored disposal strategies for each project either through open market sales or rental/letting strategies. Work alongside agents to manage the marketing and sales/letting processes, ensuring maximum value realisation.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3-years’ experience in acquisition and property development of residential projects within the London market.

• Strong network of residential agents and a deep understanding of London boroughs and their planning environments.

• Proficient in development appraisal tools and methodologies.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Experience working with planning consultants, architects, and contractors.

• A results-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

• Exposure to a broad range of projects across London’s property landscape.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Finance

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