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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning Housebuilder in the South East on the hire of a Land Manager for their team in Beaconsfield. This is a permanent and full-time role.

Our client has been operating successfully since the 60's and has remained committed to developing high-specification, sustainable, architecturally innovative homes designed to complement the local environment and improve the quality of life for those who live there!

Reporting to the Land Director you will support the land team to ensure the flow of work for the 'southern' region (Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Kent). The role will be based from the Beaconsfield office with hot desking available from the Leatherhead office if/when required.

Key responsibilities:

Liaise where directed with land agents and land owners
Develop an understanding of what constitutes an acceptable site to the business
Carry out technical appraisal of sites
Carry out market research on sales values and specification
Provide information to update development programmes
Liaise with technical, build, commercial and sales departments when appropriate
Prepare site profitability statements, to include development programmes, sales market research & acquisition build budgets
Regularly monitor relevant Local Authority Planning Application registers for appropriate development opportunities and make contact with owners where necessary.
Regularly monitor relevant Local Authority Local Plan processes to identify possible development opportunities and make initial contact with landowners where appropriate.
Obtain service information & quotations
Assist in preparation of bids with other land team members where directed
Assist other land team members with the collation of exchange packs, including sourcing relevant content where necessary
Keep up to date with work requirements
Attend Company meetings as necessary
Comply with Company control regulation systems
Conduct yourself in a manner which will not jeopardise or adversely affect the Company's operations.

Skills and experience:

Proven experience in a similar role with a residential and/or commercial developer
Land, Planning, Law or similar qualification
MRTPI or MRICS qualification ideal
Knowledge of the development industry
Personable and able to build strong working relationships
Clear and concise communication skills
Strong negotiation skills

Salary / Benefits:

Attractive salary of £33,000 - £40,000pa
Strong benefits package including £4,500 car allowance
Join an established and experienced developer who will help you achieve your career objectives

Interested?

The Head of Planning is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Matt Fraser on (phone number removed) or