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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 development. You would be responsible for sourcing land opportunities, 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 sites

Appraise potential development sites to assess their land value and ascertain whether they are profitable

Liaise with other departments within the business to ensure correct and current costs and values are allowed for in Land appraisals

Manage the purchase of development sites with a view to being competitive in the market and purchasing the site

See through the purchase of development sites with Solicitors and Agents, including negotiation and drafting of contract documents

Prepare bank appraisals for submission to, and approval of purchases by Weston Homes’ Banks including, where appropriate liaison with independent valuers

Prepare and present pre-development report to ensure smooth handover of sites to other teams within the business

Any 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 experience

Demonstrable experience in the identification, appraisal and purchase of residential sites

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong communication and negotiation skills

A good understanding of legal obligations

Demonstrable track record of buying land; including partnership deals
What we will offer you...
As a valued employee you will be rewarded with the following:
- Highly competitive Annual Salary
- A company vehicle or car allowance and fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional milage
- Generous company pension (employer contribution up to 10%) increasing with length of service
- Private healthcare for employees, partner and children up to the age of 21
- 22 days holidays, plus English bank holidays, plus the Christmas shutdown (not deducted from your holiday allowance)
- Life Insurance - 4x salary
- Income Protection
- Discretionary Annual Bonus depending on company performance
- Fully equipped gym at head office - Health Checks, Gym Programmes, and Healthy Lifestyle Sessions
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Pay
- In house Occupational Health Nurse
- Long Service Awards
- Vouchers to celebrate marriage, the birth / adoption of a child
- Comprehensive 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.