Land Director

Crest Nicholson plc; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Share Plans

Job summary

Crest Nicholson plc is seeking a Land Director to lead the Land department and oversee all land purchase activity for residential development across the division.

You will identify, evaluate and secure land/sites, working with the central Planning & Strategic Land team to support strategic land objectives and maintain a quality land bank.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced Land Director or Head of Land / Senior Land Manager within residential development.
• Proven ability of successful procurement.
• Experience securing 150–500 unit housing schemes.
• Strong network of consultants and land agents, local authority leaders.
• Impeccable leadership skills; able to galvanise teams in a development environment.
• Solid understanding of land purchase processes and regulatory legislation.
• Knowledge of value adding, value engineering, and planning processes.
• High degree of commercial acumen and stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Crest Nicholson’s Land department and oversee land purchase activity.
• Drive identification, evaluation and acquisition of land/sites for residential development.
• Collaborate with central Planning & Strategic Land to secure options and s106 receipts.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, consultants, and land agents.

Skills

Land Director

Procurement

Land acquisitions

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Real estate

Education

Real estate degree

Job description

For over 60 years, we have been delivering premium homes for a life less ordinary. Built with care, quality and attention to detail, our homes are set within carefully planned, sustainable communities in beautifully chosen locations, giving our customers a home they’ll love.

Our success is built on exceptional people, and we’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent in the industry. We’ll give you the support, opportunities and culture to thrive, grow your career and be part of something that matters in a place where you can truly belong.

Crest Nicholson's South Division are recruiting for a Land 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 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 Planning & 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), 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:

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

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