Land & Planning Director

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is seeking a Land & Planning Director in Wakefield to develop and manage the land acquisition strategy. This role involves building strong relationships with local stakeholders and ensuring compliance with budgetary requirements. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the land acquisition process and relevant legislation. This position offers excellent benefits, including life insurance, private healthcare, and industry-leading training.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Professional training and development

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and geographical business area.
• Ability to comment on layouts to enhance value.
• Knowledge of technical issues affecting viability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement land acquisition strategy.
• Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition.
• Build relationships with key contacts in the market.

Skills

Knowledge of land acquisition process

Ability to critique development layouts

Conducting viability studies

Job description

The role of the Land & Planning director is to develop, implement and manage the risk to the Region's land acquisition strategy, ensuring that the budget requirements of the Company are met. You will build and develop ongoing strong relationships at all levels with key individuals and groups of interested parties in the land acquisition process e.g. Council Chief Executives, Local Communities, Ward Members, Local Objectors etc. You will provide and monitor land market activity on a continuing basis and react to opportunities, and understand and respect the principles and strategic objectives of the Taylor Wimpey Business Strategy and ensure all team members (new and existing) are fully aware of its contents. You will be a proactive member of the local management team and successfully manage staff involved in the land acquisition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities, negotiating contracts to achieve the most favourable terms and conditions.
• Support and develop with the Technical Director any planning strategies where appropriate.
• Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, and cost efficiency.
• Build a network of strong relationships with key contacts within the geographical area to monitor land and market activity ensuring that Taylor Wimpey becomes the partner of choice for any new land opportunities.
• Management of the land and development budget.
• As part of the Board of Management, have a clear understanding of other departments' roles and responsibilities. Input into the development of the local business strategy to ensure future development and growth.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the land acquisition process, relevant legislation, geographical area of business and its key contacts e.g. Agents, Vendors, Planners.
• Knowledge of technical issues and other areas feeding into a viability.
• Ability to critique development layouts from an efficiency perspective.
• Ability to comment on layouts to enhance value.
• Ability to conduct / advise viability studies.

Disability Confident Employer Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

About Our Culture

At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no‑blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Benefits

• Excellent retail discounts.
• Company funded life insurance and private healthcare.
• Access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.
• Discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans.
• Opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.
• Industry leading professional training and development.

Job Opportunity

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.