Land Manager

£80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Bedford

We are working with a leading customer focused housebuilder who due to continued growth has asked us to invite applications for the position of Land Manager.

The role will be an integral part of the land team, assisting the Land and Planning Director in helping the business to secure land opportunities to support its short- and long-term Development plans.

Responsibilities and Duties.

On target performance is to secure 4 sites per financial year
Work closely with the wider development team leveraging support from the Partnerships Manager to deliver forward sold additionality where commercially advantageous.
Be entrepreneurial to secure the best sites on the best commercial terms
Take the Project Lead approach delivering individual sites from identification to site start and handover.
Build and develop strong relationships with key external stakeholders, agents, and vendors.
Raise the profile of the business in the region
Working with our Planning, Design, and Partnerships experts to deliver optimal business returns from concept stage.
Monitor land market activity
Develop and implement our land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities
Negotiating contracts to achieve favourable terms and conditions
Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, outstanding management of the planning process, and cost efficiency