Land Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barratt Developments Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Land Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Land Acquisition Specialist to join our team at Barratt Developments. As a key member of our Land Department, you will be responsible for identifying and securing development opportunities, managing the acquisition process, and working closely with our Development Director and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential development opportunities through thorough examination of statutory development plans, housing land audits, and liaison with agents and key contacts.
  • Manage the acquisition of sites, leading project acquisition from identification to purchase, planning, and pre-start on the sites acquired.
  • Liaise with relevant divisional departments, such as Sales and Technical, and external consultants throughout the land appraisal and bid process, and during planning application.
  • Monitor the Division's land database, including site registration, development plans, and offers submitted.
  • Maintain and expand the Division's key contact base, including land agents and land owners.
  • Assist the Development Director on major projects and with other relevant duties as required.
  • Ensure provision of information in a timely and accurate manner to assist with the production of Land Packs for authorisation.
  • Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies, and procedures.
  • Undertake community engagements as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with all aspects of land purchase, including maximization of offer, market research, technical, commercial disciplines, sales, commercial, technical, design, and legal aspects.
  • Individual ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject, such as Planning, Property Surveying, Technical Engineering, and with membership of a Professional Institute.
  • Sound geographical knowledge of the area.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects.
  • Articulate, clear, and credible individual who is able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, engender rapport and trust, and develop and maintain key contacts.
  • Exceptional negotiating and influencing skills; a confident and professional networker.
  • An innovative thinker, with the drive to seek out and pursue potential development opportunities.
  • Knowledge and use of business contacts, land owners, and speculators, and key players in relevant organizations.

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
  • Annual Health Assessment
  • 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

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