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Land Manager/ Development Surveyor
The role of the Land Manager / Development Surveyor is to source, appraise and negotiate land acquisitions to meet the Company’s build targets for residential and commercial projects within the Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Monmouthshire locality. The Land Manager / Development Surveyor will operate within key parameters relating to budgeted land investment, contribution and ROCE levels and desired location.
Knowledge and experience |
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DESIRABLE |
Formal qualifications such as a degree in town planning or property related subject |
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Membership of RICS, ISVA or equivalent |
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Experience in negotiating deals |
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Ability to communicate at all levels |
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Self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised |
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Ability to work methodically and work to tight deadlines |
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Knowledge of the planning process |
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Basic knowledge of the legal process and specifically the requirements for land and property acquisition |
The key responsibilities of the Land Manager / Development Surveyor are:
Responsibilities |
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To identify parcels of land capable of meeting both the short term and strategic requirement of the Homes and Commercial divisions |
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To translate the Company’s objectives to the site's identified and subsequently considered for acquisition |
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To carry out an initial evaluation of each site with reference to planning, topography, access drainage and saleability |
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To identify possible key abnormal areas ensuring this information is made available to Homes Senior Manager for subsequent investigations |
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To produce 'Estimated Profit Statements' (EPS) in accordance with Company parameters, prior to the submission of any land offers |
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To negotiate with vendors and their representatives to secure the land at the best possible terms |
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To instruct solicitors on potential land purchases, swaps or sales, as appropriate |
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To satisfy the land requirements of the Company within budget parameters |
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To prepare Board Approval packages for proposed land transactions |
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To ensure land management systems are effectively utilised and reflect the current land activities of the Company, where appropriate with budget criteria. |
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To maintain and cultivate contacts, stay aware of land values, competition, where future development will take place and where current development is taking place |
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To appoint, manage and co-ordinate all necessary consultants to obtain planning approval |
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To liaise with local planning authorities and other third parties where necessary to achieve planning consents |
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Manage the disposal of land and commercial buildings |
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Manage leased residential and commercial properties |
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To assist in the direction and vision of the company |
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To perform any other related function as requested by higher management |
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To assist in the preparation of the annual business plan |
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To continually develop land buying strategies |
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To carry out periodic appraisals of consultants used in order to obtain best value |
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To produce project strategies for approval by the relevant director |
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To carry out all duties at the request of the directors |
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To communicate any improvements to the process to other team members and the Directors |
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To maximise efficiency and profitability of the Company |
The role of the Land Manager / Development Surveyor requires a person with the following personal attributes:
- Good attention to detail
- Innovative thinker who is able to come up with new ideas to improve the business
- Commitment to values and mission represented by the company throughout its development.
- Desire to add value to the business process at every opportunity
- Ability to excel in a team environment, innovate and integrate with other team members
- Excellent communication and social skills
- Drive to be self sufficient in your tasks
- Ability to take responsibility and care for the deliverance of instructions
- Ability to remain commercially astute
- Ability to identify opportunities and communicate them to higher management
The main challenges of the Land Manager / Development Surveyor are:
Main Challenges |
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To successfully identify and acquire development opportunities |
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To obtain satisfactory planning consents |
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To ensure that the business achieve good value for money when acquiring sites in order to enable the business to achieve its profit expectations |
Salary: Dependent on experience
