Graduate Land Assistant

Summary

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Job Introduction:
Gleeson are looking for passionate Graduates who would like to pursue a career in our growing land team at one of the top housebuilders in the UK. During your time as Land Graduate/ Assistant, you will undergo specific land related training and mentoring with the aim to progressing a career here at Gleeson within the Land department. Your role will involve working collaboratively with the Land Manager(s) and Land Director, to support them in the day-to-day management of the Land function across the Division.
This opportunity presents professional growth and development, great career potential and ongoing support from our In-House Learning & Development team. Pathways leading into the discipline are fairly open due to the opportunities to learn within the role.
Main Responsibilities:
Generally assisting in the preparation of land bids, including helping prepare land bid presentations.
Visiting potential sites with the land managers, recording the situation on the ground by photo/drone/notes.
Assisting with the legal process of purchasing land and liaising with Gleeson solicitors.
Briefing external consultants and other departments as bids proceed, Architects, land agents and Gleeson colleagues.
Administrative support to the land team.
Assisting, preparing and lodging planning applications on successful land bids.
Updating land owners or their agents on progress of bids and planning applications.
Attending land department monthly meetings and note or minute taking.
Assist in providing monthly reporting documents as required by central services.
The Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 2:1 in relevant degree (essential)
Relevant degree e.g., Planning, Property/Real Estate, Quantity Surveyors or Construction
Previous experience working in a Land department (advantageous)
Possess good written and verbal communication skills
A confident IT user with strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills and an ability to pick up new IT systems quickly (essential)
Attention to detail, ensuring that work is accurate and completed
A team player with strong communication skills and a can-do attitude
The confidence to engage with people and tackle problems as and when they arise
Hold a valid driving licence
Benefits:
Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Holiday Buy Back Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance Scheme
Healthshield membership
Life Assurance Scheme
Share Purchase Plan

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