Land Buyer

4 months ago


East Molesey, United Kingdom McCarthy and Stone Full time

About You

We have ambitious plans to acquire a minimum of 12 new sites per annum and are looking to recruit ahighly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has experience from a Land Agency or Developer, to join our innovative and talented London and South East Division team.

You will have at least 2 years proven track record identifying and acquiring land and developmental opportunities and demonstrate skills in land acquisition negotiation, contract progression and report presentation.

The role will focus on acquisition of land across the following areas Kent, East and Mid Sussex and Surrey, your geographical knowledge of this area and its key contacts will be fundamental in your success in this role and be ready to tackle land purchasing in a new sector of the later living market with an entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic approach.

It is an exciting, challenging role that requires an organised and confident individual who is commercially aware and possesses a positive strategic approach.

We will give you

Financial:

Competitive salary and Land Bonus Scheme Company Car/Car Allowance Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Professional Subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation) Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions Excellent development opportunities

Becoming our Land Buyer

The retirement sector is constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of our customers. Working with a well-established and supportive Land team and reporting to the Divisional Land Director the post-holder will be responsible for the acquisition of sites as laid down in the land purchase programme whilst supporting the delivery of key business performance targets.

The management of internal stakeholders and external consultants will be crucial to facilitate the smooth and timely delivery of development projects until the commencement of construction.

Whilst the role will be based out of our Hatfield office, we have embraced a hybrid way of working which typically requires 1 to 2 days a week in the office, with the remainder outsourcing land and working from home.

Your Attributes

You will have:

2:2-degree (or above) in: BSc (Hons) Property Development and Planning, BSc (Hons) Real Estate, BSc (Hons) Geography, or similar. Site acquisition experience in commercial corporate or agency (does not need to be residential) Project Management skills Financial acumen, negotiation, and cost management skills Technical and design development proficiency Experience of managing planning applications is desirable but not essential Driving is an essential part of the role - a full driver’s licence is required

You will bring:

Strong communication skills Diplomacy and able to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment Gravitas and confidence when meeting with vendors Good relationship and networking skills Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.



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