Land Acquisition Specialist

4 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 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 site acquisition, and working closely with our Development Director and Land Department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential development opportunities through thorough examination of statutory development plans, housing land audits, and liaison with agents and contacts.
  • Manage site acquisition from identification to purchase, planning, and pre-start on acquired sites.
  • Liaise with relevant departments and external consultants throughout the land appraisal and bid process.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with all aspects of land purchase, including market research, technical, and commercial disciplines.
  • Individual ideally qualified to degree standard in a relevant subject, such as Planning, Property Surveying, or Technical Engineering, with membership of a Professional Institute.
  • Sound geographical knowledge of the area.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, with drive to take ownership of projects.
  • Articulate, clear, and credible individual who can 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, with a confident and professional networker.
  • An innovative thinker, with drive to seek out and pursue potential development opportunities.

Benefits:

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

About Us: We've been nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder for twelve years in a row, supplying high-quality homes for all generations. We combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building.



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