Senior Land Manager

Harken Search; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Health Care

Pension

Job summary

Harken Search Ltd. partners with a well-established PLC housebuilder to appoint a Senior Land Manager who will identify, appraise and acquire land opportunities to fuel growth.

You will lead acquisitions from appraisal to planning, collaborating with technical and commercial teams while building a network of landowners and promoters across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Previous experience acquiring land for residential development.
• Strong understanding of planning, land appraisal and development viability.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to manage land acquisitions through to completion.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with landowners and property professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure residential development opportunities through landowner, agent and industry relationships.
• Lead land acquisitions from initial appraisal through negotiation, purchase and planning stages.
• Work closely with technical, commercial and construction teams to assess development opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong network of landowners, agents and promoters.
• Support strategic land and development initiatives across the region.

Skills

Land acquisitions

Planning & viability

Negotiation

Stakeholder relationships

Development strategy

Job description

Overview of Business

A well-established 5 star PLC Housebuilder is seeking an experienced Senior Land Manager to support the identification, appraisal and acquisition of land opportunities that will support future business growth. The role will work closely with senior leadership and play a key part in maintaining a strong development pipeline.

Job Description

• Identify and secure residential development opportunities through landowner, agent and industry relationships.
• Lead land acquisitions from initial appraisal through negotiation, purchase and planning stages.
• Work closely with technical, commercial and construction teams to assess development opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong network of landowners, agents and promoters.
• Support strategic land and development initiatives across the region.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience acquiring land for residential development.
• Strong understanding of planning, land appraisal and development viability.
• Proven negotiation skills and the ability to manage land acquisitions through to completion.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with landowners and property professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Health Care
• Pension

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