Land Manager

Randstad UK; Swanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential development seeks an experienced Land Manager to identify and secure prime land opportunities. This role involves conducting feasibility studies, negotiating site acquisitions, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will significantly contribute to the division's growth and sustainability, ensuring alignment with local planning policies and market conditions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of local market conditions and planning policies.
• Strong negotiation skills for site acquisitions.
• Experience in conducting feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Identify land opportunities and conduct market research.
• Manage site acquisitions and collaboration with external consultants.
• Produce and submit regular reports to management.

Skills

Land buying process

Planning system knowledge

Market conditions understanding

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

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Recruitment Consultant, Randstad CPE - 07350458573

Land Manager - Residential Development

Location: Swanley, Kent

Reports to: Managing Director

Are you an experienced Land Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in residential development? We are seeking a proactive and results-driven individual to join a team and take responsibility for land search opportunities and site acquisitions. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of the division by identifying and securing prime land for residential projects.

Main Job Purpose:

To effectively be responsible for land search opportunities and acquisitions of sites for residential development. You will also promote and reinforce positive company values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify land opportunities through a strong understanding of the land market in the company's operating areas.
• Conduct thorough feasibility and market research studies.
• Produce cost appraisals and plot analyses using Excel to meet budgetary requirements.
• Utilize your knowledge of planning strategy to negotiate with public and private sectors for site acquisitions.
• Establish and maintain a strong network of contacts with Agents, Local Authorities, and Utility companies.
• Liaise with external consultants (architects, engineers, planners) to create viable schemes.
• Brief solicitors and manage the contract process, including Report on Title, Transfer, and Legal Agreements.
• Achieve the region’s land requirements in line with agreed policy on growth and sustainability.
• Collaborate with the Planning & Technical Manager to review developments and maximize sales potential.
• Prepare and submit final reports for authorization to proceed to contract.
• Prepare market research (MR) and agree with the Sales & Marketing Director using company templates.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to the Management Team.
• Report at Regional Board Meetings on bids, planning, and potential sites.
• Liaise closely with other staff members to ensure schemes meet company standards.
• Produce regular Land Reports.
• Prepare and compile land purchase packs, including financial appraisals.
• Advise on land purchase costs and sectional agreement costs, including generating fortnightly land cashflows.
• Tender for and negotiate affordable housing provider bids.
• Assist in the completion of section 106 agreements.

Knowledge & Specific Job Skills:

• Good understanding of the land buying process.
• Good understanding of the planning system and Local Authority policies within the area of operation.
• Scale drawing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programmes (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of local market conditions in the area of operation.
• A good range of local land introducer agents.
• Good sound knowledge of Bluebeam and its operation/use.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for land acquisition and a proven track record in the residential sector, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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