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Land Acquisition Specialist

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom McCarthy and Stone Full time

About You

We are embarking on an ambitious journey to secure a minimum of 12 new sites annually and are in search of a driven and enthusiastic professional with a background in Land Agency or Development to join our innovative and skilled team in the London and South East Division.

You should possess a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success in identifying and acquiring land and development opportunities, showcasing expertise in land acquisition negotiations, contract management, and report delivery.

This role will concentrate on land acquisition south of the River Thames, where your geographical insight and key connections will be vital to your success. You will be expected to approach land purchasing in a new sector of the later living market with an entrepreneurial mindset and a dynamic approach.

This is an exciting and challenging position that demands an organized and confident individual who is commercially astute and possesses a positive strategic outlook.

We Offer You:

Financial Benefits:

Competitive salary along with an attractive Land bonus scheme Company Car or Car Allowance Pension Scheme Life Assurance Coverage for Professional Subscriptions

Lifestyle and Wellbeing:

24 days of holiday (increasing to 28) plus Bank Holidays 2 fully paid volunteering days each year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation) Health benefits including Remote GP services, 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and eyecare vouchers Colleagues Benefit Booklet offering various discounts and promotions Excellent opportunities for professional development

Your Role as a Land Acquisition Specialist

The retirement sector is continuously evolving to meet our customers' needs. Collaborating with a well-established and supportive Land team and reporting to the Divisional Land Director, you will be responsible for acquiring sites as outlined in the land purchase strategy while aiding in the achievement of key business performance objectives.

Managing both internal stakeholders and external consultants will be essential to ensure the smooth and timely execution of development projects until construction begins.

Although the role is based out of our Hatfield office, we have adopted a hybrid working model that typically requires 2 to 3 days a week in the office, with the remainder of the time working remotely or focusing on land acquisition south of the River Thames.

Your Qualifications

You should possess:

A 2:2 degree (or higher) in: BSc (Hons) Property Development and Planning, BSc (Hons) Real Estate, BSc (Hons) Geography, or a related field. Experience in site acquisition within commercial corporate or agency settings (residential experience is not necessary) Project Management capabilities Financial insight, negotiation, and cost management skills Proficiency in technical and design development Experience managing planning applications is a plus but not mandatory A full driver's license is essential for this role

You will bring:

Strong communication abilities Diplomacy and the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment Confidence and gravitas when engaging with vendors Excellent relationship-building and networking skills Flexibility to adapt to the business's needs

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion among our colleagues. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.