Land Director

Crest Nicholson; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Private pension

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Cycle to Work

Share plans

Gym discounts

Job summary

Crest Nicholson’s South Division seeks a Land Director to lead the Land department, overseeing land purchases and ensuring targets are met for quality development locations across the division. You will drive acquisition strategy and manage the team responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing short-term land for residential development.

The role requires exceptional leadership, a strong procurement background, and a robust network with land agents and local authorities to support

Qualifications

• Senior land leadership experience in residential development.
• Strong procurement track record.
• Extensive network of land agents and local authorities.
• Understanding of land purchase processes and planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Land department to achieve land targets.
• Coordinate with Planning team to secure timely planning consents.
• Collaborate with Partnerships & Strategic Land to secure options and s106 receipts.

Skills

Procurement

Leadership

Networking

Stakeholder management

Education

Real estate degree (preferred)

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Crest Nicholson’s South Division are recruiting for aLand Director, to lead and manage the Land department, being responsible for all land purchase activity by contributing to and overseeing the ultimate acquisition of quality development locations across the division in order for land targets to be met, and for ensuring that the maximum contribution is achieved from all land purchases.

The successful candidate will ensure the Divisional Planning team effectively assess and secure timely planning consents reflecting the acquisition assumptions.

The Land buying team in the Division is responsible for identifying, evaluating and securing sufficient short term land/sites for residential development, achieving the financial KPI’s at the time. In addition, your team will work closely with the central Partnerships & Strategic Land team, to secure options and s106 affordable receipts, supporting the Group’s strategic land objectives of achieving and maintaining a quality land bank.

What are we looking for in a successful candidate?

• Highly experienced Land Director, or current Head of Land / Senior Land Manager within a residential developer within the operating patch.
• Proven ability of successful procurement
• Experience of securing low and high density housing schemes (typically 150 - 500 units), ranging from £200k to £700k plus in unit sales values, within stand alone or consortium developments
• A strong network of contacts, consultants and land agents, local authority leaders.
• Impeccable leadership skills; natural ability to galvanise and lead people in a fulfilling business strategy. Significant experience of working in a New Homes Development environment
• A solid understanding of Land purchase processes and other regulatory legislations.
• Sound knowledge of value adding, value engineering design and planning process.
• High degree of commercial acumen and awareness.
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with all stakeholders
• If degree educated, ideally Real Estate related.

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We’re passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Competitive salary
• Annual company bonus scheme
• Private pension
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan options
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Share Plans
• Gym membership discounts

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!