Senior Land Manager

Job Introduction:

Gleeson Homes are recruiting for a Senior Land Manager, to lead the Regional land team to source and secure new land supply opportunities in-line with Company requirements, Regional land strategy and Group land acquisition parameters to meet the Region's business plans and future growth requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Land Manager to join a fast growing, home builder covering the Midlands and the north of England. Helping steer the direction of wider business, you'll be establishing the regional land supply strategy and working closely with the Regional Managing Director, Regional Senior Management team and the Group Land Director.

Main Responsibilities:

As 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.

The 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)

Benefits:

• 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