To work as part of the team and improve Company profitability and margins by efficient land acquisition (and trading where applicable). In addition to identifying, contracting, and acquiring land specifically required by budget or forecast, within the parameters of quantity, quality, time, and margins as may be defined by the Directors of the Company from time to time.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying and appraisal of suitable development land
Negotiating terms of the contract for the acquisition of suitable sites
Determining appropriate and efficient scheme development of identified and contracted property
Progressing contracts within agreed terms and timescales
Managing appeals in conjunction with the planning team against the refusal of planning permission
Managing promotion of development on contracted acquired land through development plan process
Monitoring ongoing contractual obligations
Monitoring, assessing, and commenting on the planning process
Researching and monitoring competitors' land and product
Preparation and issue of reports and sign-off material for land acquisition
Periodically assist the Land Director in the review and finalisation of the business Land Strategy to ensure strategically focused and well set out planned approach to delivery of operational land to satisfy the Business Plan objectives.
Develop the building, maintaining and enhancing of a contacts network. Promoting the company profile and participate in building up of the Company’s presence in our identified market areas
Work towards ensuring effective delivery of the business plan targets and delivers an ‘effective’ land supply that:
A. Meets customers' desires in terms of locations in which to live
Maximises financial returns of the operational business by securing land off market as a preferred land acquisition model
Identifies opportunities and proactively sets in place individual plans to secure targeted sites
B. People management and development
C. Financial and operational performance
Manage the land bid and land acquisition processes effectively and maintain requisite records and reports accurately
Maximise the benefits of and deliver continuous improvement to current business processes
Selling land as directed
The Candidate
Personal Profile
A highly motivated, personable individual who will be a key member of a small experienced construction team helping the business deliver high quality homes on budget and on time.
Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of the land identification and appraisal processes
High level of proficiency in various computer packages including MSOffice, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Skills
Excellent written, verbal and listening skills
Reliable and flexible
Decisive and acts on own initiative
Effective at building relationships and networking
Self-motivated and pro-active
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Ability to show a high level of confidentiality
Willing to take on new responsibilities
Portrays a positive image of self and Deanfield Homes at all times
Experience
Proven experience in a similar role
Educated to degree level in Estate Management/Town Planning or similar
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