Land Manager

Overview

In this role you will drive the land opportunity pipeline for the Southern Counties, from initial assessment through to deal progression. You will work closely with the Land Director, Planning, Technical and external consultants to appraise sites, support planning activity and secure opportunities for immediate and longer-term residential development. You will build strong relationships with landowners, agents and authorities to enable informed, viable land acquisitions. This is a hands-on role in a growing division, focusing on delivering high-quality residential projects while aligning with Bellway’s strategic land objectives.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess short, medium and longer-term land opportunities across the division’s operating area
• Build strong relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities, consultants, developers and other key market contacts
• Complete detailed land appraisals in line with Bellway’s Group land appraisal system, reviewing valuation, build costs, planning policy, technical information, market research and viability
• Prepare, negotiate and progress offers for land opportunities in line with divisional budgets, forecasts and land requirements
• Work closely with Planning, Technical, Commercial and external consultants to support planning applications, decisions, legal and technical due diligence and viability assessments
• Partner with Bellway’s Strategic Land team on longer-term opportunities, including option agreements, strategic sites, planning applications and future pipeline opportunities
• Maintain accurate land records, registers and portfolio information to support effective decision-making
• Support the tendering of Section 106 affordable housing opportunities to Registered Providers
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure opportunities are progressed efficiently, commercially and in line with compliance requirements

Key requirements

• Experience of working as a Land Buyer, Land Manager or property related role
• Successful experience in land acquisition, ideally within the housebuilding industry

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset with diverse stakeholders
• Proficient IT skills
• Familiarity with land appraisal processes and systems
• Experience with planning policy review and viability assessments

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