Land Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the house building sector seeks an experienced Land professional to cover the eastern region of the UK. You will conduct site evaluations and develop strong business relationships while ensuring high-quality land acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of industry experience and will be confident in communication and negotiation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of land acquisition experience required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective self-management to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site evaluations, considering planning and legal issues.
• Build relationships with clients and business sources.
• Negotiate with developers and landowners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Self-management

Networking

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We are looking for an experienced Land professional to work for a rapidly expanding house builder covering the eastern region (Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Northampton, and Rutland).

You will have a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of delivering high-quality work, with contacts and experience in the eastern patch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site evaluations, including planning, technical, and legal issues.
• Build strong, effective relationships with existing clients and potential business sources in the region.
• Prepare fee proposals and assist in marketing strategies.
• Provide professional advice on strategic land agreements.
• Obtain and analyze offers.
• Draft heads of terms and liaise with solicitors to ensure timely sales completion.
• Negotiate with developers and landowners on options, covenants, uplift clauses, etc.

Key Experiences:

• 2-4 years of land acquisition experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence in communication and negotiation at all levels.
• Effective self-management to meet deadlines.
• Experience in building relationships, networking, and promoting a business.
• Willingness to travel to remote or rural locations for meetings.

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