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Senior Land Manager/ Land Manager
May 11, 2023 | Comments Off on Senior Land Manager/ Land Manager
Summary
Gleeson built 2000 homes for predominantly first time buyers last year. We are looking to expand, and to contribute to the expansion of our Midlands region, we are looking for an experienced Senior Land Manager/ Land Manager to work under our Land Director based in our new office near Hucknall, Nottingham. The Midlands region stretches from South Lincs in the East across to Stoke On Trent in the West and from Chesterfield in the north to Coventry in the south. Our pipeline is strong, but needs improving. We are a well funded PLC who have buying the right sites at the heart of our business. We also have a fantastic range of house types, including new house types that will make us even more competitive in the land market as we look for superb locations that meet our customers needs.
You must have knowledge and a proven track record of land buying in the Midlands/West Midlands. In return Gleeson will offer a competitive salary commensurate with the experience you can offer us.
This role could suite a Land Manager or Senior Land Manager currently working for a PLC housebuilder who is looking for progression within a growing PLC.
Package
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Choice of company car or car allowance
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme
- Healthshield membership
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Share Purchase Plan
Main Responsibilities
As Land Manager/Senior Land Manager you will be responsible for the acquisition of land and the securing of new sites for development that will meet or exceed Gleeson Homes regional forecast performance. You will see acquisitions through the legal process and attain satisfactory planning approvals on acquired sites.
- To research and attend seminars, conferences and events to stay fully informed of the current and key issues affecting land acquisitions and its principles. These issues could include government and local planning agendas, design agendas, but are not fully inclusive.
- Agree HOTs and purchase land to ensure continuity of land supply to meet future forecasts.
- Provide detailed land bids that demonstrate the company's requirement in respect of profitability is met.
- Demonstrate that site acquisition terms concur with agreed and authorised land bids.
- Negotiate and prepare the legal documentation associated with land acquisitions.
- Draw to the attention of the Group Land Director any issues which may affect existing or future obligations.
- Liaise with legal representatives and advise on the legal status of developments.
To brief design teams, external consultants, and internal departments to ensure the successful delivery of planning on sites:
- Ensure planning is delivered within time, budget and within any other obligations, if applicable.
- Negotiate on behalf of the company and in conjunction with the Land Director in planning agreements that meet the company's requirements in respect of forecast profit.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience as a Land Manager or Senior Land Manager within a high-volume housebuilding company
- Up to date knowledge of land acquisition legislation
- Up to date knowledge of regional Local Planning Authorities and Local Plans status etc.
- Strong network of contacts within patch.
- Committed to doing the land deal and moving the site through acquisition stages as smoothly and efficiently as is possible.
- Ability to self source land opportunities. Understanding of the plan making system and how to promote sites through the process.
- Commercially astute
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Able to work within a regional team, but also able to manage, help and mentor younger land team members.
- IT Literate (Microsoft Office)