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Land Buyer
May 14, 2021 | Comments Off on Land Buyer
Land Buyer
We have a new opportunity for a Land Buyer to join the team at Pye Homes Blenheim.
Pye Homes is a long-established property developer that was acquired by Blenheim Estate in December 2018. This is a key role and the successful candidate will report ing directly to the Managing Director, this is a challenging but rewarding role.
You will be part of the Land Buying team responsible for buying land for our residential developments.
Responsibilities:
- Identification and acquisition of sites, completing project acquisition from identification, diligence, offer, contract, purchase, planning to pre-start on the sites acquired.
- 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.
- Continued expansion of understanding of the market and developing relationships with landowners and agents.
- 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.
- Assist with the maintenance and expansion the Division's key contact base, e.g. land agents, land owners.
- Undertake community engagements, as necessary.
What we are looking for:
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to network and identify development opportunities from landowners, agents and all commercial companies, as well as obtaining leads from your own contact base.
- Current land buying experience would be advantageous but not essential.
- Commercially minded with good negotiation skills.
- Strong research skills with local market knowledge in relation to land values and availability.
- Up to date knowledge of land acquisition legislation.
- IT Literate.
Our Culture:
At Blenheim, we are passionate about providing an environment for our employees to develop their skills, try new ways of learning and encouraging their talents to flourish. Our Blenheim Behaviours are shared by all and are an important aspect of joining the Blenheim Team.
- Relish a New Challenge Everyday
- Keep Our Promises
- Show Honesty with Kindness
- Share a Sense of Belonging
- Make History
To apply:
Please apply with a CV and a cover letter which should include details of your salary level/salary expectations and notice period.
Closing date for applications: 2nd June 2021
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.