Land Buyer

3 weeks ago

Ruislip, United Kingdom Bellway Homes Full time
Job Description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.


There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our North London Division, located in Ruislip, is looking to recruit a Land Buyer to join the Division’s Land department.


The Role


The role of Land Buyer reports to the Land Director.


Principle accountabilities of the Land Buyer role include:


  • Supervisory responsibility for the Assistant Land Buyer within the Land team
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities, local agents, land owners and other developers within the Division’s geographical area to ensure up to date knowledge of current and future market opportunities
  • Identify potential sites for residential development to meet the Division’s targets
  • Prepare accurate viabilities supporting land offers together with the Land Director
  • Obtain ordinance survey records, flood risk assessments, tree order protection, relevant planning information and local policies
  • Produce a clear assessment of the potential success of a development by collating build costs, market research, local planning policy and technical information
  • Undertake feasibility assessments on prospective land and conduct extensive research
  • Successfully negotiate and prepare offers to pursue land opportunities in order to meet the Division’s land requirements that are within budgets and forecasts
  • Prepare approval packs for the main board to obtain Group approval to purchase land
  • Maintain a sound knowledge of all technical and health and safety aspects covering land acquisition and development of land and associated legal agreements
  • Maintain and manage the land register/portfolio


Experience, Qualifications and Skills


Experience


  • Experience in land acquisition, property development, or a related role, preferably within the residential sector


Qualifications and Training


  • GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above
  • A degree in a land or construction based subject
  • Full UK driving licence


Skills and Aptitude


  • Excellent administration and organisation skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong communication skills (face to face, telephone and electronic)
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills and able to resolve issues effectively
  • Capable of researching information, compiling data and reporting findings in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
  • Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
  • Committed to diversity and inclusion


The Role and Working Conditions


  • Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
  • Office based role with regular travel within the Divisional area


In return we can offer you:


  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive car allowance
  • Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Competitive annual bonus
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Access to discounts and benefits portal
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • ShareSave Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Life assurance


We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

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