Senior Land Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Land Manager to secure land opportunities and manage offers. This self-sufficient role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, with responsibilities including preparing Land Approval Packs and promoting the company in the property development sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree or relevant experience, and a track record in land acquisition. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 x annual salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree standard or suitable alternative experience.
• Experience in residual land valuations and sensitivity analysis.
• Track record of buying land.

Responsibilities

• Identify and present land opportunities for planning.
• Negotiate legal agreements and procure necessary information.
• Manage offers and support the Land Director.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Land Manager to join our team within Vistry South Central Midlands, at our Coleshill office. As our Senior Land Manager, you will be responsible for securing land opportunities to meet the company's requirements and expansion plans.

A Senior Land Manager post is a largely self-sufficient role, with the ability to source land opportunities and instruct consultants/development team regarding the legal, planning, development, and commercial constraints of any proposal.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or suitable alternative experience
• Computer literate with good proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Professional manner to promote business development and the Company
• Ability to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Numerate with experience in residual land valuations and sensitivity analysis
• Track record of buying land
• Understanding of legal obligations
• Established contacts in the area
• Knowledge of planning authorities
• Strong mathematical and IT skills
• Ability to assess and analyze information
• Understanding of budget management
• Excellent negotiation, networking, and communication skills
• Pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Ability to work under pressure and with high accuracy
• Methodical working practices
• Decision-making and influencing skills
• Discretion, integrity, and self-motivation
• Willingness to work extra hours when needed

Desirable…

• RTPI/RICS qualification or working towards one

More about the Senior Land Manager role…

• Identify and present land opportunities for immediate and long-term planning
• Negotiate legal agreements and procure technical, legal, and development information
• Prepare Land Approval Packs and obtain necessary approvals
• Promote the Company in the property development sector
• Manage offers and support the Land Director and Managing Director
• Handle approximately 20 site offers per year
• Develop and maintain contacts with land agents/owners
• Monitor land bank and land sale potential

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviors reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring, and quality. We develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. Our brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, with a five-star customer satisfaction rating, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Best for Talent Attraction.

Join us in making Vistry.

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