Land Manager

Weston Homes Plc; Braintree; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent residential developer is seeking a professional to manage the acquisition of development sites. The role involves building relationships with Land Agents, conducting detailed appraisals, and negotiating contracts. Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent experience, alongside strong communication and negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a company vehicle and pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Private healthcare

Generous company pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Extensive training and development opportunities

Life insurance

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum degree standard on a relevant course or suitable alternative experience.
• Previous experience with partnership projects is advantageous.
• Demonstrable track record of buying land including partnership deals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Land Agents.
• Manage the purchase of development sites competitively.
• Prepare bank appraisals and present pre-development reports.

Skills

Communication and negotiation skills

Experience in the identification and appraisal of residential sites

Understanding of legal obligations

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

A little bit about the role...

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Land Agents with a view to obtaining details of potential development sites
• Appraise potential development sites to assess their land value and ascertain whether they are profitable
• Liaise with other departments within the business to ensure correct and current costs and values are allowed for in Land appraisals
• Manage the purchase of development sites with a view to being competitive in the market and purchasing the site
• See through the purchase of development sites with Solicitors and Agents, including negotiation and drafting of contract documents
• Prepare bank appraisals for submission to, and approval of purchases by Weston Homes’ Banks including, where appropriate liaison with independent valuers
• Prepare and present pre-development report to ensure smooth handover of sites to other teams within the business
• Any other duties commensurate with this post.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experience
• Previous experience with partnership projects
• Demonstrable experience in the identification, appraisal and purchase of residential sites
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A good understanding of legal obligations
• Demonstrable track record of buying land; including partnership deals

Benefits

• Highly competitive Annual Salary
• A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
• Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
• 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
• Life Insurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
• Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
• In house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
• Comprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.

About Us

Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.

We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', plus Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.

Our people are our greatest asset, We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life.