Land & Planning Director

Taylor Wimpey; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilder in Wakefield is seeking a Land & Planning Director to develop and manage strategic land acquisition processes. In this role, you will strengthen relationships with local authorities and stakeholders while overseeing sustainable land opportunities. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of legislation and will excel in negotiating favorable contracts. Commitment to a culture of inclusivity and professional development is essential, as well as the ability to conduct critical viability studies for enhancing property values.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company-funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Access to quality pension scheme

Discounted house purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the land acquisition process and its key contacts.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and supporting planning strategies.
• Proficient in conducting viability studies to enhance development value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement land acquisition strategy.
• Support technical planning strategies with the Technical Director.
• Manage land and development budget effectively.
• Build relationships with key local contacts for land opportunities.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of land acquisition process

Ability to critique development layouts

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to conduct viability studies

Job description

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

The role of the Land & Planning director is to develop, implement and manage the risk to the Region’s land acquisition strategy, ensuring that the budget requirements of the Company are met.
You will build and develop ongoing strong relationships at all levels with key individuals and groups of interested parties in the land acquisition process e.g. Council Chief Executives, Local Communities, Ward Members, Local Objectors etc.

You will provide and monitor land market activity on a continuing basis and react to opportunities, and understand and respect the principles and strategic objectives of the Taylor Wimpey Business Strategy and ensure all team members (new and existing) are fully aware of its contents.

You will be a proactive member of the local management team and successfully manage staff involved in the land acquisition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities, negotiating contracts to achieve the most favourable terms and conditions.
• Support and develop with the Technical Director an any planning strategies where appropriate
• Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, and cost efficiency.
• Build a network of strong relationships with key contacts within the geographical area to monitor land and market activity ensuring that Taylor Wimpey becomes the partner of choice for any new land opportunities.
• Management of the land and development budget.
• As part of the Board of Management, have a clear understanding of other departments’ roles and responsibilities. Input into the development of the local business strategy to ensure future development and growth.
• Any other duties as requested by the Managing Director.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Detailed knowledge of the land acquisition process, relevant legislation, geographical area of business and its key contacts e.g. Agents, Vendors, Planners.
• Knowledge of technical issues and other areas feeding into a viability
• Ability to critique on development layouts from an efficiency perspective
• Ability to comment on layouts to enhance value
• Ability to conduct / advise viability studies

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.