Land Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Land Manager to join our East Midlands Land team based at our head office in Nottingham. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the land acquisition process, ensuring effective compliance, control, and deployment of all available land opportunities. This role involves sourcing and securing land effectively for the immediate, short and medium term via the development of agent contacts, planning leads, methods of formal and informal tender and 'off-market' land procurement.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing the land acquisition process to ensure the effective compliance, control and deployment of all available land opportunities
* Sourcing and securing land effectively for the immediate, short and medium term via the development of agent contacts, planning leads, methods of formal and informal tender and 'off-market' land procurement
* Identifying the most effective route of procurement both from a legal and planning perspective
* Assisting in achieving planning approvals, working with third party providers and with internal departments
* Achieving and maintaining a high profile with external property contacts, working relationships with local authorities, local agents, landowners and other developers within the Region's operating area
* Engaging in the process of determining, agreeing and delivering site start programmes and development programmes within agreed timescales
* Preparation of effective and relevant legal documentation for each development or phase of development

Requirements

We are looking for a Land Manager with a proven track record in the housebuilding industry, with a strong network of contacts within the East Midlands region. The ideal candidate will possess excellent relationship building skills, a detailed understanding of the legal and planning frameworks associated with land acquisition and development procurement, and technical, legal, financial and commercial awareness. A full UK driving licence and a relevant qualification or proven experience in land acquisition, procurement and management are also essential.

What We Offer

As an employee of Avant Homes Ltd, you will receive a range of benefits including a discretionary bonus, company car plan/cash allowance, buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme, private health care, company pension, life assurance, and other benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform.

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