Graduate Land Acquisition Specialist

3 days ago

Great Sankey, Warrington, United Kingdom United Living Group Full time

About United Living Group

United Living Group is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future.

Our Mission

We are committed to creating a connected, sustainable future with our customers and the communities we serve. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure.

Job Description

Your Role

As a Graduate Land Acquisition Specialist, you will be a vital member of our Land & Partnerships team, working collaboratively to support the day-to-day management of the Land function within the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identification of land opportunities and assisting in the preparation of land bids.
  • Undertake research and analysis of sites, including market research, planning, technical, and legal appraisals.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with Local Authorities, Registered Providers, Institutional Investors, Land Agents, Landowners, Homes England, and other developers within the relevant geographical area, in pursuit of opportunities for the company.
  • Assist the Land team in overseeing the development process through acquisition, legal exchange & completion, planning, and condition discharge.
  • Visiting sites with the Land team, recording the situation on the ground by photo/notes.
  • Assisting with the legal process of purchasing land and liaising with solicitors.
  • Briefing external consultants and other departments as schemes proceed, from bid, through to exchange and completion.
  • Administrative support to the land team.
  • Assisting in preparing and lodging planning applications on successful land bids.
  • Updating landowners, agents, and partners on progress of schemes and planning applications.
  • Attending land department meetings and note or minute taking.
  • Attendance at Planning Committees, Public Exhibitions, and Parish Council meetings where appropriate.
  • Represent United Living Group at internal and external events.
  • Other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with a Graduate level role.

Requirements

  • Knowledge/Interest in Residential Development.
  • Knowledge of planning application procedures.
  • Personable with the ability to communicate frankly, sincerely, and honestly.
  • The ability to identify opportunity and risk.
  • Ability to work within a team (as a member and project lead), but also independently when required.
  • Demonstrates initiative and innovative thinking.
  • Good problem-solving abilities.
  • Flexibility and perseverance.
  • Competent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office packages).
  • Good financial/commercial acumen.
  • Able to handle pressure well and work to tight timescales/deadlines.
  • Relevant Degree minimum classification (or equivalent), ideally in Property/Planning/Land.
  • Ability to travel (driving licence required).

About Us

We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, welcoming challengers, innovators, and people who embrace change. We empower our people and our communities to champion diversity and change every day.

What We Offer

  • Career Development – from the moment you join, you'll be supported to develop, grow your skill set, and progress your career the way you want.
  • Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
  • Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
  • Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation-wide employee networks, dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers.
  • Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme, including access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • Holidays.
  • Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme, which we will also contribute to.
  • Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
  • Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
  • Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

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