Land Manager

A little bit about the role...Due to future growth within Weston Homes, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented Land Manager to join our team and support the purchase of residential developments. You would be responsible for sourcing land opportunities, working on partnership projects, networking with land agents and present land opportunities.The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:Build and maintain relationships with Land Agents with a view to obtaining details of potential development sitesAppraise potential development sites to assess their land value and ascertain whether they are profitableLiaise with other departments within the business to ensure correct and current costs and values are allowed for in Land appraisalsManage the purchase of development sites with a view to being competitive in the market and purchasing the siteSee through the purchase of development sites with Solicitors and Agents, including negotiation and drafting of contract documentsPrepare bank appraisals for submission to, and approval of purchases by Weston Homes’ Banks including, where appropriate liaison with independent valuersPrepare and present pre-development report to ensure smooth handover of sites to other teams within the businessAny other duties commensurate with this post.What we'd like in return...As a successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:A minimum of Degree standard (on a relevant course) or with suitable alternative experiencePervious experience with partnership projectsDemonstrable experience in the identification, appraisal and purchase of residential sitesExcellent written and verbal communicationStrong communication and negotiation skillsA good understanding of legal obligationsDemonstrable track record of buying land; including partnership dealsWhat we will offer you...As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:Highly competitive Annual SalaryA company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional milageGenerous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of servicePrivate healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 2122 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)Life Insurance - 4x salaryIncome ProtectionDiscretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performanceFully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle SessionsExtensive training and development opportunitiesEnhanced Maternity, Paternity PayIn house Occupational Health NurseLong Service AwardsVouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a childComprehensive social calendar including but not limited to; Family Fun Day; Company Bowling, Christmas Party and various activities and sporting events throughout the year.Finally, a little bit about us...Weston Homes Plc are a residential developer prominent across Greater London, Essex and the surrounding areas within the South East of England. We call ourselves ‘opportunists’, we have everything in-house, which puts us in the driver's seat. Our developments are all bespoke from new build residential, regenerations, traditional build through to refurbishment projects.We’re proud to say we’ve recently won 5 industry awards for the the second consecutive year, we are proud to have received the Gold award for 'Best Medium Housebuilder', plus Gold award for 'Best Sustainable Development' - Abbey Quay, Barking, Silver award for 'Best Starter Home' - Springfield Park, Maidstone.Our people are our greatest asset, We not only build homes for life – we build careers for life. #J-18808-Ljbffr