Strategic Land & Development Lead

Barratt Developments PLC; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover - Single Cover

Annual Medical Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day/3y

Job summary

Barratt Redrow PLC is seeking a strategic land professional to identify and promote new development opportunities, manage site acquisitions, and coordinate viability and planning processes. The role sits within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and relationship building.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in promoting land through the planning system, a relevant degree, and excellent negotiation and communication

Qualifications

• An excellent understanding of the planning system and planning policy at both local and national levels
• Familiarity with all legal and contractual aspects of the land process
• A proven track record in successfully promoting land through the planning system
• Ideal candidate would be degree qualified in Planning or Surveying or commensurate experience
• Sound geographical knowledge of the area
• Ability to work on own initiative with drive to take ownership of projects
• Articulate, clear and credible, able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop & maintain key contacts
• Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker
• An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and pursue new development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Identify new development opportunities through planning plans, housing land audits, potential use changes, liaising with agents, and using an extensive contact base
• Negotiate terms and secure sites, including due diligence, formulating offers, managing the legal process and obtaining internal approvals
• Oversee the promotion of the strategic land bank, appoint/manage external consultants, liaising with technical and sales teams
• Monitor the strategic land portfolio with regard to planning policy to identify opportunities/risks
• Assist in preparing planning applications/appeals
• Keep landowners and agents updated regularly
• Coordinate the viability process and agree land values with owners/agents
• Promote and act in accordance with group values, systems, policies and procedures
• Undertake community engagements as necessary

Job description

Barratt Redrow PLC is seeking a strategic land professional to identify and promote new development opportunities, manage site acquisitions, and coordinate viability and planning processes. The role sits within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment with a strong emphasis on risk assessment and relationship building.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in promoting land through the planning system, a relevant degree, and excellent negotiation and communication