Land Manager

Crest Nicholson plc; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Nicholson plc is seeking a Land Manager to oversee land acquisition and management within their Midlands Division. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the new homes development sector, strong commercial acumen, and a relevant degree. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute to creating sustainable communities and includes extensive benefits such as a company bonus scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare and cash plan options

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share save scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in new homes development.
• Understanding of land purchase processes and regulatory legislation.
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and appraisal of new sites.
• Negotiate prices and terms with vendors.
• Review and update site valuations and budgets.

Skills

Land management experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Real Estate, Town Planning, or Urban Planning

Job description

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Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 60 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities.

Crest Nicholson's Midlands Division is recruiting for a Land Manager to support the division in managing all land acquisition and applications as part of the development strategy.

The successful candidate will lead the identification, initial research, and appraisals of new sites, focusing on negotiating and agreeing prices and terms directly with vendors and agents. A key aspect of this role is to have strong commercial acumen to assess project feasibility by liaising with internal teams on benchmarking, costing, and terms.

Your clear and open communication style is vital for sharing planning and site information with each team to ensure high-quality work within deadlines. This includes regularly reviewing and updating site valuations and budgets to reflect current proposals and market values.

What are we looking for in a successful candidate?

• Significant land management experience in the new homes development field
• A solid understanding of land purchase processes and relevant regulatory legislation
• Sound knowledge of design and construction processes
• Confidence in chairing land meetings and engaging with consultants
• High commercial acumen and awareness
• Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with stakeholders
• Strong organisational, planning, and workload management skills
• Confidence in leading presentations and group meetings
• Vision, commitment, and enthusiasm for change
• An influential character with strong negotiation and listening skills
• Resilience and perseverance during challenging negotiations

Degree educated in a relevant discipline, e.g., Real Estate, Town Planning, Urban Planning, etc.

The Company

Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and sustainable communities.

We focus on creating great places for our customers by selecting desirable locations and designing homes and surroundings holistically.

Our attractive placemaking fosters well-connected communities where people and nature thrive.

As an employer of choice, we offer extensive benefits including:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share save scheme

We are committed to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements. Crest Nicholson encourages a culture of openness, creativity, and professional growth, rewarding effectiveness and loyalty as an equal opportunities employer. For application processing, we will request personal information as detailed in our recruitment privacy notice available on the company website.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Construction

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