Senior Land Manager

Barratt Redrow; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team focused on identifying and sourcing prime development locations in London. This role is vital for the company's growth, requiring a blend of commercial acumen and imaginative thinking. You will engage with various stakeholders, manage acquisitions, and support the Development Director in achieving land targets. With a strong focus on relationship building and negotiation skills, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future in real estate. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, and be part of a team that shapes communities.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Family Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday (increases with service)

First-class pension schemes

Death in service benefit

Paid volunteer leave

Share buying scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject and membership of a Professional Institute preferred.
• Familiarity with land purchase and market research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify development opportunities through various methods and maintain land database.
• Support Land Managers in site acquisition and liaise with divisional departments.

Skills

Land purchase familiarity

Negotiating skills

Relationship building

Market research

Team motivation

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Planning

Degree in Property Surveying

Degree in Technical Engineering

Job description

This team is responsible for identifying and sourcing the best locations for new developments. It’s fast moving and, in today’s climate, extremely competitive and commercial in its focus.

While we need to be commercial and competitive in bidding for sought after land, we also need to be imaginative in identifying other possibilities – such as land that currently doesn’t have planning permission. It’s a complex area of our work, and one that’s under intense commercial scrutiny and pressure. It’s also the life of our business, which makes this team’s work even more vital and far-reaching. Entrepreneurial and imaginative in your thinking, you’ll need to be a good assessor of risks, and an even better relationship builder.

Reporting to the Development Director, to contribute to the overall success of the Division, through supporting the Development Director in securing an adequate land bank to meet Land targets, taking into account all business variables and in the effective management of the Land operation.

You will be expected to:

• Identify potential development opportunities through a range of methods, e.g. thorough examination of statutory development plans, housing land audits, potential change of uses, liaising with agents and utilising an extensive contact base.
• Support the Land Managers/Buyers in managing the acquisition of sites, and directly manage a number of acquisitions from identification, diligence, offer, contract, purchase, planning, through to pre-start on the sites acquired.
• Liaise with relevant divisional departments, e.g. Sales/Technical, and external consultants if required, throughout the land appraisal and bid process, and during planning application.
• Monitor the Division’s land database including site registration, development plans and offers submitted.
• Maintain and expand the Division’s key contact base, e.g. land agents, land owners.
• Assist the Development Director on major projects and with other relevant duties as required.
• Support the Development Director in ensuring that the Land team are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload.
• Support appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule including timely and accurate production of Land Packs for authorisation.
• Undertake community engagements as necessary.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Familiarity with all aspects of land purchase (maximization of offer, market research, technical, commercial disciplines) - sales, commercial, technical, design, legal aspects.
• Individual who is ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject, e.g. Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering, and with membership of a Professional Institute.
• Sound geographical knowledge of the area.
• A strong team motivator with the drive and tenacity to achieve the goals of the business.
• Articulate, clear and credible individual who is able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts.
• Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker.
• An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and pursue potential development opportunities.
• Knowledge and use of business contacts, land owners and speculators, and key players in relevant organisations, e.g. English Estates, Housing Associations, Environmental organisations.

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical Cover - Family Cover.
• Annual Medical Health Assessment.
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days).

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About London Regional

With a focus on property developments in our diverse and dynamic capital, we’re widely known for our high standards and strategic approach. With a stellar reputation, the name Barratt London is widely known throughout the real estate market for a good reason — our innovative designs, high-quality materials and commitment to our local community makes us an unrivalled team.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.